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Sam Santos/Stringer/Getty Images The Matrix was an instant classic when it hit theaters in 1999. The movie pioneered new special effects, reaffirmed Keanu Reeves's status as a Hollywood icon, and brought the idea of living in a simulation into the mainstream. The film is so deeply embedded in pop culture that some younger viewers may be underwhelmed by...

Eumillipes persephone has legs and knows how to use them. "The first true millipede—1,306 legs long," Paul E. Marek, Bruno A. Buzatto, William A. Shear, Jackson C. Means, Dennis G. Black, Mark S. Harvey, Juanita Rodriguez, Scientific Reports If scampering invertebrates give you pause, read no further. Everyone else—meet Eumillipes persephone, a newly discovered species of millipede with...

Salvador Dalí used sleep to his creative benefit, and so can you. Archivio Cameraphoto Epoche/Getty Images Sleep isn’t always key to productivity, especially when you get too little or too much of it. But according to a new study, a unique napping habit practiced by Thomas Edison and Salvador Dalí might be one way to unlock your creativity....

Embark Veterinary/Amazon If you can't quite figure out if your dog is a dachshund, chihuahua, beagle, or all of the above, there are plenty of at-home pet DNA testing kits that will let you know what your mutt is made of. And if you're looking to get to the bottom of your pooch's origins—or are shopping for someone...

jenifoto/iStock via Getty Images With its creamy texture and the perfect balance of sweetness and spice, no other drink embodies the feeling of Christmas cheer quite like eggnog. And whether you prefer to liquor up your 'nog or keep it non-alcoholic, there's a homemade eggnog recipe that has you covered. Traditionally, making eggnog the old-fashioned way involved heavy...

A Christmas Carol wasn't the only spooky holiday ghost story to come out of Victorian England. Andrew_Howe/iStock via Getty Images Christmas traditions are abundant, from hanging stockings to leaving milk and cookies out for Santa. They’re all fairly wholesome, too. But in Victorian England, Christmas was an opportunity to exchange gruesome stories of ghosts, evil spirits, and people...

You’ve been working all morning without a second thought—until that familiar rumbling starts. Once that unmistakable grumble begins in your stomach, there’s no use in trying to fight it. Suddenly your stomach is the boss, and a lunch break is no longer optional. So what makes your stomach grumble? And what does that noise really mean?Why Does My...

Sweet, creamy, icy and… healthy? Yep, it’s possible to order a healthy Starbucks Frappuccino and enjoy all that coffee goodness without blowing your healthy eating plan.How to Order a Low-Calorie FrappuccinoWhile a Starbucks Frappuccino is a decadent treat, it’s surprisingly easy to cut the calories without sacrificing flavor. Just a few small tweaks can go a long way!Ask...

If the idea of making CBD edibles seems overwhelming, this recipe will definitely change your mind. These bite-size, fudgy CBD brownies are ready to eat in less than 45 minutes, and they feature perfectly balanced flavors that mask the herbaceous characteristics of cannabutter.Don’t worry if you end up with more brownies than you can eat, either. You can...

Anyone who knows me understands that I love the holidays. It’s not uncommon to find me watching “It’s a Wonderful Life” in June or stringing twinkle lights in October. As many eye rolls as I may receive from friends and family, I don’t care. Putting up holiday decorations early makes me happy. And, it seems that science is...