The Inventor of Ibuprofen Tested the Drug on His Own Hangover
(via Smithsonian) Stewart Adams’ headache subsided—and his over-the-counter pain reliever became one of the world’s most popular medications
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This German Town Is Embedded with Millions of Tiny Diamonds
(via Smithsonian) Scientists estimate that Nördlingen and the surrounding area contain approximately 72,000 tons of the gemstone
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Why Cats Love to Sit in Boxes—Even Fake Ones, According to Science
(via Smithsonian) Scientists tested what the Internet has long known to be true: our feline friends have an ‘if I
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Is the Red Sea Really the Red Ocean?
(via Atlas Obscura) It’s complicated.
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8 Misconceptions About Dreams
(via Mental Floss) From the dangers of a late-night cheese binge to that recurring nightmare you have about taking the
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Walden Pond Is Full of Jellyfish, But Don’t Panic
(via Atlas Obscura) Meet the generally harmless translucent residents of Thoreau’s favorite giant puddle.
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Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About The Periodic Table
(via Listverse) You’ve probably seen the periodic table of the elements before. Perhaps it still haunts your dreams, or maybe it
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The Farmer Trying to Save Italy’s Ancient Olive Trees
(via Atlas Obscura) A fast-spreading bacteria could cause an olive-oil apocalypse.
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How Japanese Bamboo Helped Edison Make The Light Bulb
(via Amusing Planet) Thomas Alva Edison’s invention, or shall we say “perfection”, of the light bulb helped brighten up homes
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Why Italian Apple Farmers Are Coating Their Orchards in Ice
(via Atlas Obscura) Freezing the trees, blossoms and all, may be the only way to save the crop.
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Civil War Plant Remedies Actually Fought Off Infections, Study Finds
(via Smithsonian) Researchers tested the antimicrobial properties of three plants mentioned in an 1863 treatment book.
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This Ultra-White Paint May Someday Replace Air Conditioning
(via Smithsonian) Developed by researchers at Purdue University, the paint reflects 98.1 percent of sunlight
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