Get Rid of Your Retractable Dog Leash, Stat!

They typically feature a plastic handle with a button that locks and retracts the cord, so dog owners can regulate how far their pup can roam. Yet, horror stories abound as to what can happen if the cord breaks or malfunctions. See more

Which Insect Inflicts the Most Painful Bite?

Some stings you might hardly feel at all, others might hurt initially and gradually just become itchy and swollen, and some insects will hand your own rear end to you on a silver platter and make you wonder why you were born. See More

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'Everyone Says It So It Must Be True': The Pseudoscience Quiz

America has a problem -- a scientific-literacy problem. You don't have to know what the Krebs cycle is in order to have a good life, but your ability to discern true from false in the health sciences can have a real impact on your quality of life. And, unfortunately, there are several reasons why pseudoscience, and belief in it, is on the rise. See More >>>