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Sleeping Octopuses Might Experience Fleeting Dreams

Color-changing patterns in snoozing octopuses are characteristic of two alternating sleep states – a quiet...

The Very Strange History of the Easter Bunny

While you’re biting the heads off your chocolate bunnies, you might wonder how cartoon rabbits...

In Gun Debate, Both Sides Have Evidence to Back Them Up

Research suggests statistical evidence supports both parties’ positions about gun control legislation.

Did the New York Times Suppress Advance Reporting on the Bay of Pigs Invasion?

The Bay of Pigs suppression myth makes for a timeless lesson about the perils for...

Map Shows Most Popular Pandemic Cocktails Across the U.S.

Apparently COVID-related restrictions on restaurants and bars didn't stop Americans from enjoying cocktails during the...

Did Racism Kill Jackie Robinson?

Research has shown that enduring structural and everyday racism can have serious negative consequences for...

Listen to George Harrison’s Remarkable Isolated Vocals on the Song ‘Something’

An isolated vocal track from "Something" highlights the raw emotion in George Harrison's singing.

A Cryptocurrency Expert Explains NFTs

Nonfungible tokens prove ownership of a digital item – image, sound file or text –...

How Lockdown Changed the Sex Lives of Young Adults

COVID restrictions disproportionately affected young adults, who are more likely than older adults to be...

QAnon Facebook Group Linked to Capitol Riot Still Active

The group has also hosted violent rhetoric, QAnon recruitment, and was used to coordinate real-time...

Nofap: Can Giving Up Masturbation Really Boost Men’s Testosterone Levels?

Nofap is a growing online movement devoted to giving up masturbation and even sex for...

Firearm Suicides Are Much More Common Than Mass Shootings

Every year, homicides – one person killing another – make up about 35% of gun...