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Who was the last Neanderthal?
We don't know when the last Neanderthal died, but many archaeologists think some of the last lineages lived in southern Iberia.
Are there any planets in the universe that aren't round?
Earth is round, but are there any planets in the universe that aren't?
Which animal can have the most babies at one time?
How many offspring an animal can have depends on many factors, such as whether they're aquatic and how they get around.
What happens when you hold in a fart?
We all hold in farts from time to time, but where does the gas go?
Why can't you suffocate by holding your breath?
The human body has a number of mechanisms that prevent you from holding your breath until you suffocate.
Did Roman gladiators really fight to the death?
Being a Roman gladiator was a bloody business, but did all gladiators really fight to the death?
When was steel invented?
No one knows for sure when steel was invented, but some of the earliest examples crop up in the first millennium B.C. in Central and South Asia.
How do cats squeeze through small spaces?
Cats can squeeze through impossibly small holes, but how does their anatomy enable them to do this?
