life's little mysteries
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How many tectonic plates does Earth have?
By Emma Bryce published
The number varies from a dozen to almost 100 — and most of these don't even appear on official maps.
Why do dogs eat poop?
By Hannah Loss published
Life's Little Mysteries Poop eating is a natural behavior in dogs; although it may disgust humans, it usually poses no threat to your canine's health.
How many animals have ever existed on Earth?
By Joanna Thompson published
Life's Little Mysteries To figure out this mind-bogglingly high number, we need to know how many species have ever lived, dig deep into the fossil record and do a lot of math.
Why do so many baby animals have spots?
By Amanda Heidt published
Youngsters often hunker down to hide from predators, and spots can provide excellent camouflage.
Are ghosts real?
By Benjamin Radford last updated
One difficulty in scientifically evaluating is ghost are real is the surprisingly wide variety of phenomena attributed to ghosts.
Which foods make the smelliest farts?
By Elana Spivack published
Gastroenterologists describe the factors that go into passing gas and which foods make farts smell.
Why are rare earth elements so rare?
By Victoria Atkinson published
There are 17 rare earth elements on the periodic table, but a better name for them would be the "troublesome earths." Here's why.
Why is fish so smelly?
By Hannah Loss published
Fish smell is from degrading lipids and bacterial reactions that increase in potency over time.
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