The internet is a bottomless pit information — whatever random thought pops into your head, there’s probably a fascinating detail about it floating around somewhere. But here’s the caveat: some of the ...

Most of us walk around every day thinking we know exactly how our own skin and bones operate, but the reality is that the human body is a collection of high-tech systems that would make a sci-fi ...

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The universe is breaking its own rules, and scientists are scrambling to figure out why. I went down the rabbit hole to find ...

Today on Culturally Speaking we asked our panel of 50 to hit us with the weirdest fact they could share about their home state. With responses ranging from strange local laws and one-of-a-kind oyster ...

Quokkas are curious, bold and known for their adorable grins. They follow tourists around and even “pose” for photos (check out #quokkaselfie). Here’s what else to know about these cat-sized ...

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