Cracked Archive - Science

6 Massive Animal Swarms That Are Impressive And Horrifying
We humans tend to think that we successfully conquered the planet centuries ago and are currently sitting comfortably at the top of the food chain. But, well, not so fast.
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Jokes You Didn't Know Were Indicators Of Mental Illness
Your sense of humor says a lot about you. And we mean that in the objective sense. Oh, and none of them are good.
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- By Nathan Williams
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Why Science Is Still Mystified About How Humans Work
Everything you know is wrong and science is B.S.
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- By Jason Pargin, Scott Laffey
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5 Animals We've Bred Into Existence That Spit In God's Face
Nature doesn't need any help brainstorming weird stuff to confuse and horrify us. Yet here we are, helping her out anyway.
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- By Eamon Lahiri
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The 6 Most Insane Pooping Strategies Dreamt Up By Evolution
Sometimes things get downright bonkers when nature calls.
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- By E. Reid Ross
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6 Nightmare Historical Diseases Humanity Forgot Are Possible
Some of the most truly horrible and bizarre diseases reared their heads for one specific moment in history before vanishing just as strangely as they arrived, never to be seen again (we hope).
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- By Adam Wears
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6 Gross Bodily Functions Humanity Developed On Purpose
Our bodies are weird, as the farts that half of you will inadvertently release while reading this can attest to. But at least now we know why.
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- By Mordecai Jones
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6 Food Myths You Probably Believe (That Are Complete BS)
Most of the things you probably believe about your favorite foods are about as scientifically accurate as 'Timecop.'
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- By Natalie Vail
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7 Weapons You Can (But Probably Shouldn't) Build
Please ignore everything we're about to tell you about these dangerous homemade death machines and do not look at the awesome GIFs demonstrating their power.
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- By Tyler Roney
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5 Man-Made Substances That Are Way Too Much Like Witchcraft
All of the substances on this list could, if transported back to some previous era, probably get you convicted of witchcraft.
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- By Michael Dawson
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6 Ways We Ruined The Earth (While Trying To Save It)
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- By Chris Radomile
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Crazy Secret Places Hidden In The Middle Of Famous Locations
One Times Square rakes in $23 million a year, despite having zero tenants.
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- By Xavier Jackson
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5 'Innocent' Things We Do (Are Environmentally Catastrophic)
The world needs gum recycling, like, 10 years ago.
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- By Nathan Shulkin
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Did You Donate Your Body To Science? Maybe Don't Read This.
WARNING: The following article will disturb you. (Unless you're a hardcore Slayer fan.)
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- By Martin Olsen
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5 Dumb Truths Behind Amazing Scientific Mysteries
Rare new mushroom, male sex toy. Same difference.
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- By Jim Avery
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