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Why raccoons are so hard to get rid of

Why you shouldn't eat your boogers

Gastroenterologists debunk 12 myths about indigestion and gut health

How humans evolved to become the best runners on the planet

American sunscreens may not be as effective as European sunscreens. Here's why.

Why frogs' tongues are the ultimate weapon

OB-GYNs debunk 13 common myths about menstruation

What happens when you drink too much water

Why do wisdom teeth suck?

How this cat survived a 32-story fall

Dermatologists debunk 12 acne myths

What it's like in the death zone of Everest, K2, and other mountains

The average American utters 80 to 90 curse words every day. Here's why it's good for you.

What it's like giving birth in your 20s versus your 30s

Physical therapists debunk 11 popular myths about posture and back pain

How long humans could survive in space without a spacesuit

A major supplier of fuel to the East Coast has been down following a cyberattack. This animated map shows all the major oil and gas pipelines in the US.

How coral reefs made with human remains are restoring Florida's coastline

Teens would rather break their bones than lose their phones

What's inside your belly button

Dermatologists debunk 13 Botox myths

Why we eat oysters alive

Healthcare experts debunk 11 CBD myths

What happens if you grind your teeth too much

Here's what would happen if all insects on Earth disappeared

The real reason we still haven't cloned humans

A biotech company is making vegan bacon, leather, and a Styrofoam-like packaging out of lab-grown mushrooms

What's inside a wasp's nest?

The tallest lifeforms of all time

Fertility experts debunk 19 myths about getting pregnant and fertility