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There Are Hundreds of Examples of Mind-Controlling Parasites

Parasites that hijack other creatures’ minds are not at all rare

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The Golden Gate Bridge Will Soon Get a Suicide Net Add-On

After record suicide numbers last year, the city will vote in May whether or not to install the net

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This Firefly Time-Lapse Video Is Beautiful

A visit to a serene lake in Missouri kicked off an obsession with creating time-lapse images of fireflies

These Cheetos are not going bad any time soon don't worry.

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“Sell By” And “Best By” Dates on Food Are Basically Made Up—But Hard to Get Rid Of

Where do these dates even come from, and why do we have them?

Roman Soldiers

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Scholars Translate Ancient Guilt Trip in Letter From Soldier to Family

A new translation of an 1,800-year-old letter illustrates the hardships suffered by soldiers on the Roman frontier

Pyramids of Meroe, Sudan

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Qatar Gives $135 Million to Sudan for Archaeological Projects

The war-torn region has some of the most incredible, unexplored antiquities sites in Africa.

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Here’s What It Was Like to Discover Laughing Gas

This is basically the 1799 version of that YouTube clip “David After Dentist”

Abandoned Ride At Spreepark

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Berlin Just Bought This Abandoned Theme Park

Spreepark, a theme park outside of Berlin has been abandoned for 13 years, but it may get a new lease on life

Rochester Subway

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Rochester’s Abandoned Rail Line Is a Charming Ruin

In Rochester, New York, the remains of a rapid transit system provide a canvas for graffiti artists

An artist's rendition of the ExoMars rover and its drill.

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The Mars Curiosity Rover Is Getting a Buddy

The European Space Agency’s ExoMars rover should launch in 2018

Somewhere

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Somewhere Lets You Travel To Amazing Places Online

Somewhere takes you instantly to some of the most photogenic places on earth

One small chunk of one small slice of one portion of the absolutely massive photo of the Milky Way captured by the Spitzer Space Telescope.

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This 6 GB Photo of the Milky Way Is As Stunning As It Is Massive

Over the past 10 years the Spitzer Space Telescope captured this gorgeous infrared panorama of the Milky Way

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Where Are All the Babies in Archaeological Sites?

To figure out whether ancient people cremated their babies, archaeologists set some piglets on fire

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15 Minutes of Wet Clay Has Never Been More Hypnotic

As the potter adds different strokes, the design spins and melds and transforms in front of your eyes

Gold Coin

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The US Mint Made Its First Ever Set of Curved Coins

It’s a home run!

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The TSA Isn’t Good at Reading Body Language (And Neither are You)

Nobody can tell you’re freaking out inside. Not even specially trained TSA agents.

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Iraq’s Impressive New Trains Can Zip Passengers Across the Country at 100 Miles Per Hour

The new trains will connect Baghdad with another major city

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Drone-Assisted Hunting Banned in Alaska

“Under hunting regulations, unless it specifically says that it’s illegal, you’re allowed to do it.”

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Academics Write Papers Arguing Over How Many People Read (And Cite) Their Papers

Studies about reading studies go back more than two decades

Boston Breakers vs Florida Magic Jack playing in the Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) before the league folded in 2012.

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Women’s Soccer League Stunted by Low Pay Rates

While Thierry Henry is guaranteed to make $4.3 million in the MLS this year, a NWSL player will be lucky to make $30,000

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