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This week, we learned that the western fence lizard would win the ultimate pushup contest. Watch the lizards dominate in this YouTube video from Nature Shared. Or learn what kind of pushup is for you in our article.

Nutty Putty Cave Before and After the 2009 Tragedy

Nutty Putty Cave, near Salt Lake City, Utah, was discovered in 1960 and sealed up forever in 2009. This is the story. Read more >>

12 'Magical' Hacks for the Magic Eraser

These things are weird. They're light as air and almost marshmallow-esque, and you can clean just about anything with them. Read more >>

The Tiny Blue-ringed Octopus Is the Ocean's Deadliest

It's tiny, stunningly beautiful and looks harmless. Yet its venom could kill 26 men in minutes. Read more >>

Why Do People Find Leaf Blowers So Irritating?

Does the sound of a leaf blower make you mad? There might be a physical reason for it. Read more >>

The Porbeagle: A Serious Shark With a Silly Name

That cute name doesn't mean you want to encounter one of these relatives of the great white though. Read more >>

The Republic of Nirivia: A Magical Micronation That Semi-exists on Lake Superior

The Republic of Nirivia, an imaginary micronation comprising a group of islands in Lake Superior, was founded in the mid-1970s mostly in jest, by a small group of Canadians who wanted to see a pristine natural area preserved. Read more >>

Q: Would you rather speak all languages or speak to animals?

Speaking all languages and speaking to animals would both be fantastic abilities, but if you could do just one, which would you pick?

Let us know by clicking one of the buttons below!

Speak All Languages

Speak to Animals

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