life's little mysteries
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Can humans see ultraviolet light?
By Tyler Santora published
Ultraviolet has very short and energetic wavelengths that are shorter than violet on the visible spectrum. But can people see UV?
Why does striking flint against steel start a fire?
By Laurel Hamers published
What's the science behind starting a fire with flint and steel?
Can faking a smile make you feel happier?
By Tyler Santora published
Lab research often gives one answer about whether smiling can make you feel happier, but does that translate to the real world?
Why do cats' claws retract but dogs' claws don't?
By Skyler Ware published
Why don't dogs claws retract like felines' do?
Why do people feel like they're being watched, even when no one is there?
By Angely Mercado published
The causes range from innocuous media exposure to severe mental illness.
Why do we lose so much hair?
By Marlowe Starling published
Hair shedding is normal, but when is it considered "hair loss"?
Can you hear yourself snore?
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Are snorers immune to the sounds of their own snores?
Why did Europe's hunter-gatherers disappear?
By Patrick Pester published
There are many mysteries surrounding Europe's hunter-gatherers, but farming played a role in their demise.
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