Cracked Archive - Science

5 Crazy Ways We're Trying To Talk To Aliens (Right Now)
Here are some of the far-out ways we've tried to contact the far out ...
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The T-Rex's Mouth Is Even Scarier Than You Thought
The T-Rex had a gaping maw with an unthinkable bite force.
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Finally, Scientific Evidence That Your Boss Is An Idiot
Researchers have finally tested out the notorious Peter Principle and the results are depressing.
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- By Cedric Voets
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Fun Fact: You Put Unwashed Sheep Filth On Your Face Today
Most things you put on your face are actually pretty gross.
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5 Ordinary Household Items That Led To Huge Discoveries
The tools of science are quite varied ... and sometimes they are very stupid.
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- By Mark Hill
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Good News, Everybody: Carnivorous Plants Know How To Count
Maybe those plant-based horror movies have a point.
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Hepatitis C Has A Cure, But You Can’t Have It
There’s a reason pharma reps and healthcare insurers don’t take a Hippocratic Oath.
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The Descendant Of The Saber-toothed Tiger May Disappoint You
The animal with the most in common with the saber-toothed tiger is a ... vaguely punk rock rat?
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Meet The World’s Dumbest-Looking Shark
The goofy-looking Helicoprion still baffles scientists to this day.
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Lots Of Spiders Eat Bats (And Not Just In Your Nightmares)
Need another thing to be squeamish about? There’s bat-eating spiders everywhere.
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You Litter Less If Eyes Are Looking At You (Even Fake Ones)
No one wants someone else to see them litter.
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5 Real People Who Have The World's Worst Superpowers
Extraordinary doesn't always mean awesome.
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- By E.M. Caris, Laura H
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When It Comes To Sugary Snacks, We Want What We Can’t Have
The more you’re told not to eat cookies, the more you want them.
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Everybody Once Thought Stegosauruses Could Actually Fly
Scientists used to think the stegosaurus was much, much cooler. Sorry Steggie.
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Meet The Spider That Survives By Literally Looking Like Crap
This spider looks like crap. Birds won’t eat crap. Nature is amazing.
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