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Most Adults Don’t Recognize a Drowning Child
As opposed to what Hollywood would lead us to believe, drowning is a quiet, easily overlooked affair
The Death of a Conservationist Who Fought Poachers and the Drug Trade That Funds Them
Conservationist Jairo Mora Sandoval's passion for protecting sea turtles likely cost him his life
Here’s What Antarctica Looks Like Under All The Ice
Antarctica is covered in miles of ice. But what does it look like underneath?
Finland’s State-Issued Baby Care Packages Give All Children an Equal Start in Life
After 75 years of state-issued baby care packages, today the box is a "right of passage" for expectant mothers
Even 4-Year-Olds Feel Schadenfreude
And it turns out that kids as young as four experience that weird glee of seeing someone trip and fall
German’s Longest Word Is No More
Rechtsschutzversicherungsgesellschaften, or an insurance company that provides legal protection, is now the language's longest word
Legendary Human-Eating Bird Was Real, Probably Could Have Eaten People
In Maori legend, Te Hokioi was a giant bird that preyed on children, and science says that's probably the truth
To Measure Elephant Obesity, One Researcher Assesses Pachydermal Butts
It turns out that it's really hard to figure out if an elephant is fat
If You Must Kill That Spider, The Best Way Is To Freeze It
The next time you see an eight legged friend that you'd rather not be friends with, here's the best way to kill it
Without Vaccines, Hundreds of Children in Pakistan Have Died From a Measles Epidemic
Health workers hope the arrival of 11 million vaccines in June will get the epidemic under control, though some families are suspicious of the shots
A Space-Based Telescope for the People Wants Your Support
An asteroid mining company wants your money to put a satellite telescope that you can control into space
The Bra Is Being Reinvented
Customers determine their cup size by trying on plastic cups reflecting the bra shape and measuring their rib cage
Google Will Now Tell You the Nutrition Information for Foods
Google can now bring up nutrition information for certain foods you search
Britain Will Decide If Badger Culling Is Humane Based on the Noises the Dying Animals Make
The similarities between how the shot badgers thrash about compared to harpooned whales will also be factored in
The Real Reasons Child Stars Lose Their Minds (According to Matilda’s Mara Wilson)
All the odds are stacked against you once you enter showbiz as a kid
Manchester United Is No Longer the Most Valuable Football (Sorry, Soccer) Brand
This year, Manchester United was dethroned by a team many Americans probably haven't heard of: Bayern Munich
Sloths Are Number One on the List of Illegally Traded Pets from Colombia
While Asian trade mostly stems from a desire for exotic meat and medicinal ingredients, in Colombia the pet trade rules the market
How Companies Use Data To Hire, Fire and Promote
Companies are turning to data to help them hire new workers, and compare how their employees are doing
Endangered Whales Are Being Sold as Dog Treats to Rich People in Japan
Luckily, it seems that many Tokyoites aren't buying into the endangered treats, which sell at around $37 for 500 grams
Tiger vs. Lion—Who Would Win?
Lions are the king of the plains. Tigers rule the jungle. But face to face, which would win?
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