Cracked Archive - Science

6 Unassuming Animals That Are Secretly Immortal

It turns out some animals living in our world seem to be kicking death in the ass just by hanging around and doing what they do.

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By Karl Smallwood, Sharilee Foertch
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June 03, 2013

5 Terrifying Things Nobody Tells You About Health Care

Here is a handy manual for the unexpected shocks and nasty surprises you are likely to encounter during your time on the health care carousel.

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By C. Coville
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May 29, 2013

5 Ways You Didn't Realize You're Making Your Pet Hate You

You may be unwittingly engaging in behaviors that are making your pet's life a living hell.

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By J.F. Sargent
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May 28, 2013

4 Real Science Experiments Clearly Designed by Michael Bay

Real-world scientists and engineers make 'special' effects look like a euphemism. Behold, four real science and engineering videos that apply a significant podal positive impulse to a lot of gluteus maximus.

By Luke McKinney
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May 21, 2013

5 Disturbing Ways Insects Can 'Hack' Nature

At this very instant they're out there, cracking the most primeval codes in existence.

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By Monte Richard
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May 19, 2013

5 Mind-Blowing Ways Science Has Hacked the Human Body

Science fiction taught us that when science starts modifying the human body, it's going to involve robot parts and genetic modification gone terrifyingly wrong. But the reality is that the body modifications that are right around the corner are way less frightening and quite a bit more useful.

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By Eddie Rodriguez
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May 16, 2013

5 Simple Ways to Trick Yourself into Not Feeling Pain

It turns out there unexpected ways to reduce pain, and we're not referring to your grandpa's preferred method.

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By Elorm Kojo Ntumy
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May 15, 2013

6 Horrifying Animal Kills Science Didn't Think Were Possible

Nature is brutal and uncaring, and should be utterly destroyed.

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By E. Reid Ross
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May 09, 2013

5 True Stories That Shatter Your Image of Famous Rock Icons

Like anyone else, the rock music rebel who doesn't die before he gets old has to grow up some time. When they do, the results can often be the exact opposite of rocking.

By Adam Tod Brown
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April 30, 2013

5 Ridiculous Health Myths You Probably Believe

It's a thankless task, knocking down these myths, but one we believe is for the ultimate good of humanity.

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By Aces M.
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April 30, 2013

8 Ordinary Things That Look Insanely Cool Under a Microscope

A really powerful microscope is the sort of thing nobody would buy for entertainment, yet we can't shake the feeling that if we had one, we'd use it all the time.

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