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BBC: Why do we believe in ghosts?

Ghosts have been haunting people all over the world for centuries. But why do they persist in this age of reason? Mike Williams explores the fear and fascination ghosts produce and finds out how our reaction to apparitions has changed over the years.

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The universe is still dark after all these years

The universe is still dark after all these years

Well into the 21st century, it is indisputable that we know more about the universe than ever before. Here's a short list of open questions about the cosmos, focusing only on its composition.
by Marcelo Gleiser

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How climate change could ruin your breakfast

How climate change could ruin your breakfast

Hazelnut prices are spiking and that's bad news for lovers of Nutella spread.

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One man's quest to build the perfect toothbrush

One man's quest to build the perfect toothbrush

Some people dream of climbing Mount Everest or riding a bicycle across the country. Mike Davidson's dream has been to create the perfect toothbrush, and now he thinks he's done it.
by Joe Palca

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Science crowns mozzarella the king of pizza cheese

Any way you slice it, Americans are obsessed with pizza. The average American consumes pizza about 39 times a year, according to the NPD Group, a market research firm.
by Maanvi Singh

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Apple announces iPhone 5 battery replacement program

Apple announces a program to replace malfunctioning batteries in some of its popular iPhone 5 cellular phones.
by MPR News Staff

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California earthquake's timing left many fumbling in dark

California earthquake's timing left many fumbling in dark

The magnitude 6.0-quake struck at 3:20 a.m. PDT Sunday near the city of Napa.

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Meet Frannie, the easy-going chicken

Meet Frannie, the easy-going chicken

You are likely to encounter lots of animals at the Minnesota State Fair. One of them is a chicken named Frannie.
by Jim Bickal

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Live at the State Fair: Talking birds with the Raptor Center

Live at the State Fair: Talking birds with the Raptor Center

Tom Weber will talk with the executive director of the Raptor Center about raptors - what we know about them, and what issues they face.

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'Big Bugs' at the Minnesota Zoo make us think

'Big Bugs' at the Minnesota Zoo make us think

Experts explore what's new with bugs - why we should be paying attention, and what "Big Bugs" can help us understand.

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