Deaths from childhood cancer fell 20 percent in the United States from 1999 to 2014. Clinical trials have led to small changes in practice, one expert said.

A lot of people think the 2016 US presidential election is the dirtiest in history. Realistically, it’s not even close. As history shows, politicians have never been afraid of using dirty tactics to win an election. Featured image credit: thewgnews.com 10 The Birth Of Gerrymandering Photo credit: redistricting.lls.edu Gerrymandering is a shady political practice used […]
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The Cold War brought terror into people’s lives, but it also brought hope. The intense rivalry between the US and the USSR sparked an incredible ambition for exploration and innovation the world hasn’t seen since. From 1957 to 1991, we saw the first rocket blast into space, the first man escape the atmosphere, and the […]
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Religion is based on faith, not reason. Con artists are quick to take advantage. Some do it for money; others do it for publicity or even out of genuine conviction. As long as people continue to believe in miracles and divine revelation, others will exploit it. 10 The Book Of Veles Photo via Ancient Origins […]
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The bigger the mandibles, the more likely a male is to defeat a challenger for the attention of a female on a rotting log.

Fungi are misfit organisms. Although they are much closer genetically to animals than plants, they were considered to be plants for centuries. Their cell structure is unique, as is their manner of living. They belong to a world entirely of their own. Evolution has driven them into bizarre shapes. Here are 10 of the weirdest, […]
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At this point, the jokes write themselves. https://t.co/hkxEc6pduP
— Matthew (@Matthops82) October 12, 2016

Clinton and Trump might not agree on much, but Hillary will probably wholeheartedly endorse the date the GOP nominee told his supporters in Florida to go out and vote:

.@realDonaldTrump tells supporters in Florida to vote on "November 28." https://t.co/0w9O26NerX
— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) October 12, 2016

Donald Trump just told a crowd to vote on November 28th pic…

“If governments tax products like sugary drinks, they can reduce suffering and save lives,” a World Health Organization official said.

Graphic video of the fatal officer-involved shooting of Terence Crutcher in Tulsa, Okla., in September quickly went viral, inspiring protests and a federal investigation to determine whether Crutcher’s civil rights were violated.
On Tuesday, autopsy results in the case were released and showed that Crutcher, who was unarmed, had PCP in his system at the time of his death.

BREAKING: Autopsy: Unarmed black man fatally shot last month by white Oklahoma police officer had PCP in system when he died…

Today, astrology is largely the stuff of superstition and poorly thought-out tattoos. That was not always the case, and for much of history, looking to the stars was an absolutely legitimate method of decision-making. That was true for everyone from the common man to the highest ranks of nobility, making some astrologers incredibly influential. 10Jean-Dominique […]
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