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Can a Dead Body Still Get a Suntan?
Plenty of urban legends and misconceptions surround death. The recently-departed are said to be able to continue growing fingernails and hair. (That’s a myth.) Or the bodies may transmit pathogens, sickening coroners or other handlers. (Also not true, though hepatitis and tuberculosis can be rare exceptions.) Some myths are...
Can Cats Actually Eat Lasagna?
When a comic strip about a cat who eats lasagna has been running for decades and is probably the most popular thing ever written about a cat, it creates the impression that every section of the feline food pyramid features pasta. But tempting as it might be, enthusiastic Garfield fans...
3 Simple Ways to Stay Tick-Free This Summer
As the weather gets warmer, you no doubt want to don your favorite shorts and get out in the sunshine. Unfortunately, shorts season coincides with tick season. The blood-sucking beasts aren’t just annoying—they spread Lyme disease and several other serious illnesses, including a pathogen that can cause a sudden allergy to meat.
‘Jaws’: 10 Facts About Peter Benchley’s Bestselling Novel for Its 50th Anniversary
Some of the biggest films in history, from Gone With the Wind to The Godfather, have been based on books—and Jaws was no exception. Released in 1975, the Steven Spielberg shark thriller was based on the 1974 novel of the same name by Peter Benchley. Like its carnivorous antagonist, the book seemingly emerged out of nowhere to frighten millions of readers. Take a look at how Benchley managed to turn a idea culled from a newspaper into a populist and bloody spin on Moby-Dick.
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