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Scattered vs. Isolated Thunderstorms: What’s the Difference?
Meteorologists convey the chance of cloud cover or rain in percentages, but what those numbers mean in the real world isn’t always clear—so you’ll often hear terms like ‘scattered’ and ‘isolated’ to describe thunderstorms.
“Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe”: The Dark Theories—and Racist History—Behind the Childhood Rhyme
Different versions of “eeny, meeny, miny, moe” exist around the world, and there seem to be just as many theories about the rhyme’s potential origin—ranging from shepherds counting sheep to priests selecting sacrificial victims.
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...
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