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Genius Physicist Invents Machine to Separate Cream From Oreos

Emerald Catron — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:47:57 +0000

Here you were proud of that macrame potted plant caddy you tied together. This video might have you rethinking your hobbies.

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10 Awesome Facts About the Internet You Didn't Know

Emerald Catron — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 21:45:19 +0000

And because we can't do cat videos all day every day,* here are ten amazing facts about the internet. From how many likes there are on Facebook daily to the actual weight of the internet, this video just might blow your mind. (Hence the title.) Learn something new today, so you can watch a cat stuck in a jar over and over guilt-free!

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Did Scientists Discover a New Human Species?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 19:07:06 +0000

The cast of ‘Jersey Shore’ aside, there’s pretty much only one kind of human being these days — but according to a new scientific discovery, it may not have always been that way.

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Oceanic Administration Denies Existence of Mermaids

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 19:32:03 +0000

Last month, amid a series of gruesome cannibal-like incidents, the Center For Disease Control (CDC) took the unusual step of denying the existence of zombies.

Now, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has stepped forward to declare there is no such thing as mermaids. Sorry, Ariel.

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When It Comes to Accepting Evolution, Gut Feelings Trump Facts

Daryl Nelson — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:00:25 +0000

Students will only accept the theory of evolution if they feel in their gut that its actually true, according to a new study conducted by Ohio State University. Researchers found that am immediate internal confirmation, or a “gut feeling”, heavily affects whether a person believes evolution is a true and proper theory.

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Have Scientists Found a Way for People to Live Forever? — Health Check [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:00:22 +0000

A 100th birthday is so rare these days that it’s cause for serious celebration. But scientists say that someday in the very near future, people could live well beyond that.

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New Planet Kepler 22b May Prove We're Not Alone in the Universe [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:37:51 +0000

Monday marks the day when astronomers made a startling announcement: after years of searching, they’ve discovered an Earth-like planet outside the solar system that may very well be habitable.

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Genetically Modified Rice Can Be Used in Lieu of Human Blood

Shauna Wright — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:29:07 +0000

Scientists have found a way to genetically modify rice as a replacement for human blood. The idea is to extract a protein containing human genes that could then be used in lieu of actual blood to help burn victims and those who’ve suffered massive blood loss.

It’s seen as a viable solution to shortages of blood donations, and it circumvents the need for HIV and hepatitis screenings that must be done on human blood before it can be used.

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