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Nature Watch a rare "Corpse Flower" bloom while far away from the smell of death David Pescovitz

Science Death Valley's 2026 super bloom turns the desert into a living painting Popkin

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halloween Flying ointments: hallucinogenic salves, broomsticks, and medieval dream trips Popkin

art How a Welsh singer in 1885 used her voice to create stunning geometric art Popkin

Nature Peru's seven-headed palm: tree of prophecy Popkin

Science 1902 photo shows creeper plant that devoured an entire tree Ellsworth Toohey

video You won't believe what dandelion stems do when wet Popkin

wonderful creatures Happy World Porcupine Day! Jennifer Sandlin

mothers day Can you believe the gorgeous floral arrangements on this NYC stoop are actually made from LEGO? Jennifer Sandlin

adorable animals Cuteness overload: watch this tamandua yawning Jennifer Sandlin

Nature Watch a giant water lily open its "vicious" flower Popkin

science fiction Dyson Trees could make a home for humans—and other things Rob Beschizza

Cooking Man slices bell pepper in 9 seconds, sets bizarre world record Popkin

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young experts Illegal opium poppy spotted in Japan — by 3-year-old plant enthusiast (video) Carla Sinclair

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