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2026 Mother’s Day gift guide: A list of great last-minute presents to give your mom
1 May 2026 @ 8:50 pm
No matter what your mom is into, we have perfect gift suggestions from budget-friendly options to full-on splurges.
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Why parrots talk like humans
1 May 2026 @ 8:12 pm
And the story of one budgie who learned 1,728 words.
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Area 51 just had 17 earthquakes in a single day
1 May 2026 @ 5:36 pm
Aliens? Nuclear tests? Don't count on it.
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Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets’ names announced: Say hello to Sandy and Luna
1 May 2026 @ 4:29 pm
Star, Chip, Phoenix were the runners up.
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A brain implant to treat depression gets FDA greenlight to start trials
1 May 2026 @ 2:44 pm
In theory, Motif Neurotech's berry-sized device would work like a continuous glucose monitor.
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Do not open until July 4, 2276: U.S. buries a ‘zombie-proof’ time capsule
1 May 2026 @ 2:00 pm
The durable stainless steel container will be buried in Philadelphia for the country's 250th birthday.
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Why some cats love dogs—despite the risk
1 May 2026 @ 1:05 pm
Unusual animal playmates can be dangerous, but also really fun.
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Tennessee man uses lasers to make the world’s thinnest car
30 April 2026 @ 7:08 pm
The modified Ford Festiva is the size of a shopping cart and runs off a dirt bike engine.
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Surgeon wears Apple Vision Pro to fix cataract in medical first
30 April 2026 @ 5:00 pm
Paired with a custom app, other doctors could remotely see the operating room.
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Man builds 12-foot-long sailboat with materials from hardware store
30 April 2026 @ 3:45 pm
The Kentucky-based builder shows how carpentry and a spark of creativity can go a long way.
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