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Space is littered with debris, and we really should start getting some of it out of there
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The Todai Robot artificial intelligence system is trying to clear the University of Tokyo entrance exam
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Researchers suggest training your dog well and early on to avoid any problems with aggression—regardless of what breed you’ve got
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Which makes more sense, considering the fire destroyed nearly 90 percent of the homes in the city
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The world of corals may move slowly, but it’s still full of danger and violence. We’re just moving too quickly to see it happen.
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Not that it's impossible, in general; it just probably didn't happen at this one particular spot
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Real-world experience is hard to come by behind bars, but some charities and prisons are working to change that
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More than 130 people in Kunming, China, were injured when about ten men and women wielding knives began stabbing others at random
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As the rest of the world considers what to do about Russia’s military actions, the Paralympians find themselves in limbo
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In a recent study, researchers confirmed that people tend to think that the most important world events happen when they’re younger
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At first glance, you might mistake this chameleon for the real thing. But this little green lady is made out of paper and gears.
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Go on, take a minute to watch these aerial shots of reindeer herding in action
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They show you words one-by-one, at incredible speeds—up to 1,000 words per minute
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Across the steppes of eastern Europe, anthropomorphic stone stelae have dotted the landscape for centuries
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In a slightly different universe, perhaps Salieri would be considered a greater genius than Mozart
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We have the answers to your burning chili pepper questions
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14th century feces not so different from today
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After long scientific endeavor, these drones flocked together
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A strange substance found on the neck and chest of mummies in China is the world's oldest cheese
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