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The process will play out over millions of years.
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Cutting-edge tools that will help us understand the most unexplored regions on Earth are the focus of a new exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History.
Here's How to Get a Month's Worth of Memory Training in 30 Minutes
A short session makes a big difference if you use the right strategies.
Why Does My Skin Wrinkle in Water?
Have you ever noticed that your fingers and toes get wrinkled when you’ve been soaking in water for a while?
Why Do We Laugh?
Scientists don’t yet know all the reasons why so many different things cause us to laugh. But we do know laughter helps us to get along with each other.
Why Do Astronauts Wear Space Suits?
Space suits don’t just make astronauts look cool. Without these special suits, astronauts wouldn’t be able to leave their spacecraft.
Bad Day at Work? New Study Finds a Voodoo Doll of Your Boss Might Be the Most Effective Way of Getting Even
Just don't let your boss actually see it.
Why Are Flamingos Pink?
It’s easy to spot flamingos. These amazing birds have long, skinny legs and a long, skinny neck to match.
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The Sun comes out in the morning and sets at night, and then the Moon rises. Right? Then how come we can see the Moon during the day sometimes?
Why Do I Get Bruises?
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Forensic Analysis Suggests Bones Discovered on a Pacific Island May Belong to Amelia Earhart
The analysis supports the theory that Earhart died a castaway.
What Is Thundersnow?
Aside from awesome, that is.
The Optimal Time to Dunk an Oreo, According to Science
Have you dunked an Oreo into a glass of milk for too long? We'll walk you through how to find (and elongate) your optimal Oreo dunk time.
10 Facts About the Dwarf Planet Makemake
The entire planet is only three times as long as the Grand Canyon.
What’s the Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?
Diabetes is ultimately a hormone problem—and the odds are pretty good that you know someone with the condition.
Why Is the Sky Blue?
Kids ask a lot of questions. mental_floss has answers. Here's the next story in WHY?, our new science-based series for kids (and parents!).
Why Are There Boogers in My Nose?
Your nose makes up to a quart of mucus each day—enough to fill a small ice cream container! But some days it will be more runny.
Poop Visible From Space Helped Scientists Find a Remote 'Supercolony' of Penguins
Scientists just discovered 1.5 million penguins living on a chain of remote Antarctic islands, thanks to satellite images of their telltale poop.
Why Do Birds Fly?
Bird bodies are made to fly. They have light bones, strong legs, and specially shaped wings. Flying helps birds get away from animals that want to eat them.
Why Do Things Float in Water?
I bet you know that wood floats but a rock sinks. But why? Let’s look deep inside each object at its molecules.