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How American Kids Became the Pickiest Eaters in History

It didn’t happen by accident.

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By Ashley Fike
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Life

Scientists Want to Put Lightning in a Tiny Box to Study Thunderstorms

Needless to say, this would be huge for atmospheric researchers and physicists.

32 minutes ago

By Luis Prada
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Comedy

4 of the Most Controversial Jokes in Oscars History

Revisiting a few of the more politically incorrect lines that have been singled out by critics over the years

33 minutes ago

By Tony Alpsen
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Life

If Your Date Dumps You, Their Friends Are Probably to Blame

1 hour ago

By Ashley Fike
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Life

Scientists Scanned 2,000 Ants for a 3D Database, and the Results Are Pretty Creepy

Researchers hope that this technology can be used to build a massive compendium of all life itself.

2 hours ago

By Luis Prada