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Learn why differences in the mitochondrial DNA of great white sharks have bewildered scientists for over 20 years.

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Learn more about early marine animal witness accounts that likely fed mermaid and other sea monster legends.

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Did the Lost City of Atlantis really exist? Unfortunately, the answer is no, but learn what researchers have discovered through the years and why theories still persist today.

Don't feel guilty if you enjoy the smell of gasoline. Science can explain the sweet scent of this chemical cocktail and provide possible reasons for its liking.

Engineered viruses using bacteria as a Trojan horse could be the next big thing in cancer treatment.

Are Humans Still Briefly Conscious After Decapitation? Beheading is still practiced in some parts of the world, even though it is rare. So, do humans retain consciousness after the beheading?