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Corn sweat is real, and it's made extreme heat in the Midwest even more uncomfortable
Corn sweat is real. Corn draws in water, then releases it into the air through evaporation. And all that moisture produced by more than 90 million acres of corn nationwide can make it more humid.
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Our quest for romance through dating apps is only making us lonlier, studies find
Tired of swiping left and right? And out of patience? You’re not alone. Our quest for romance through dating apps is only making us lonelier.
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The mythical 1982 DC Comics Style Guide is finally being reissued
The guide was created in 1982 to help ensure a consistent look for characters. For years fans have pushed for a way to buy this guide.
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The physics behind a very annoying thing that could ever happen to you: a paper cut
Scientists have figured out why paper cuts hurt so much. Kaare Jensen, associate professor of physics at the Technical University of Denmark, explains.
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People on the internet are going cuckoo for -- cucumbers?
A review of the coolest cuke recipes circulating on TikTok.
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MLB player switches team mid game in unusual scenario
No matter the outcome of today’s Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox game, catcher Danny Jansen will be able to call himself a winner.
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The Poison Book Project is looking for Victorian-era books made with toxic dyes
Members of the Poison Book Project are working to identify old books that contain toxic pigments such as arsenic.
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The satirical newspaper 'The Onion' is back in print — really
The satirical newspaper is now available in physical form for the first time since it stopped printing in 2013 because of a drop in paper ad sales.
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Disney reverses wrongful death decision
The Walt Disney Company has reversed its decision to toss a wrongful death suit over a Disney+ agreement.
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Charm offensive: Up the status of your handbag with charms
Bag charms are a simple, fun way to embellish handbags. According to the fashion magazine Marie Claire, searches for bag charms have spiked 240 percent on Pinterest since last year.