The world can be a pretty mysterious place and we at Live Science love to ask and answer scientific questions about mysteries big and small: about ancient civilizations, our planet and our solar system, the plants and animals that live alongside us, our bodies and how they work, and the technologies that we use every day.
Join us on this exciting voyage of discovery and downright weirdness as we solve … Life's Little Mysteries.
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Do 'elephant graveyards' really exist?
Stories of vast graveyards where elephants go to die only scratch the surface of the fascinating death-related behaviors in these mammals.
Was medieval armor bulletproof?
The metal suits worn by knights during the Middle Ages were originally designed to protect against weapons such as swords. But could medieval armor also stop bullets?
When did modern humans reach each of the 7 continents?
Ideas about the global dispersal of Homo sapiens have changed over time.
Why do cats make a weird face after smelling something?
"Stink face" seems silly to us, but for cats it's a serious way to gather social information through smell.
Why can't you tickle yourself?
Why do we laugh when tickled but are unable to tickle ourselves? Neuroscience has the answer.
Can you forget your native language?
Linguists give the lowdown on whether it is possible to forget your native language.
Why do cats have 'toe beans'?
The round little pads on cats' paws are more than just cute — they're a feat of evolution that serve many important functions.
What if a giant asteroid had not wiped out the dinosaurs?
Nonavian dinosaurs have been extinct for 66 million years, but what would have happened if they'd survived?
