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The US just met a major vaccination goal—but it’s not enough

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Why were chainsaws invented? To help with childbirth.

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By Jul 13, 2021
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Some skyscrapers are so shiny they turn into death rays

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By Jul 13, 2021
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How Abebe Bikila won the Olympic marathon without shoes

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By Jun 9, 2021
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Viagra could have been a groundbreaking cure for period cramps

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By May 26, 2021
Science

What’s stranger than bees telling time? How we learned that they can.

A bee science saga—and other fun facts from The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week.
By May 12, 2021
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This dog was genetically engineered to be a kitchen appliance

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By May 7, 2021
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14 hypnotizing photos that captured the world in and beyond the pandemic

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People used to drink a very specific kind of urine to treat motion sickness

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By Apr 18, 2021
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What to expect from Apple’s ‘Spring Loaded’ product announcement event

Possible announcements include new iPad Pro models, as well as AirPods and more.