Life's Little Mysteries: Science questions, answered
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When did humans start wearing shoes?
By Charles Q. Choi published
The oldest known sandals are from Oregon, but there may be older shoes out there.
Which continent has the most animal species?
By Katherine Irving published
The diversity of even the largest animals depends on the smallest factors.
How many moons are in the solar system?
By Harry Baker published
The solar system has many more moons than the one we can see in the sky. But how many do we actually know about? And how many more are waiting to be discovered?
When did humans start wearing clothes?
By Ashley Hamer last updated
Clothes don't survive the way artifacts made of stone, bone and other hard materials do, so scientists have to get creative to answer this question.
Why does cotton shrink?
By Sarah Wells published
The science of ruining your favorite shirt is more complicated than you might think.
Have giant humans ever existed?
By Patrick Pester published
Some humans have always stood head and shoulders above their peers, but there's nothing mythological about these real-life human giants.
If birds are dinosaurs, why aren't they cold-blooded?
By Margaret Osborne published
If dinosaurs were reptiles, then why aren't birds cold blooded?
Does gum really take 7 years to digest?
By Tyler Santora published
Gum is full of non-food items, like resins, emulsifiers and softeners. So what happens when we swallow a piece?
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