Gene Kim

Gene was an associate producer for Business Insider. He graduated from New York University in 2014. Since, he has created motion graphics for several video artists and edited short feature films.

Science 2023-06-07T20:36:06Z

5 common survival myths like sucking snake venom from a wound and playing dead with black bears could get you seriously injured or even killed

Suck venom from a wound. Play dead with black bears. Put food before water and shelter. These are survival myths to avoid at all costs.
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The places an NYC exterminator would never live

In New York City, cockroaches, rats, and mice are unavoidable. But some places are more infested than others, says a professional exterminator.
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Animated map shows the evolution of American accents

When you're traveling to another part of the US, it might be surprising to hear how different the locals sound. How did Americans get so many accents?
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Self-made millionaires read biographies of other successful people to increase their wealth

To become rich, you need to be picky about what you read. Author of "Rich Habits" Tom Corley shares the kind of books successful people read.
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Here's what would happen to life on Earth if the moon disappeared

What if, one night, the moon simply disappeared? Would we miss it?
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Why you're unlikely to see bright blue fireworks

Pyrotechnicians have tried to produce blue fireworks for centuries. The blue chemical breaks down at the high temperatures needed to burst.
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This animation shows just how big supermassive black holes can get

Black holes are some of the most violent objects in the universe. And the bigger they get, the more powerful they are. Here's how big they really are.
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Drinking water could be fatal to a newborn baby — here's why

While drinking ample amount of water is generally good health practice for adults, it can be deadly for newborn babies. It turns out, just a few ounces of water can be too much for an infant to handle, resulting in water intoxication that can even be fatal.
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Ketchup originated in Asia as a thin soy sauce made from fermented fish

Ketchup, one of America's favorite condiments, originated in Asia as a thin soy sauce made from fermented fish. Here's how it evolved into red sauce.
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Why do wisdom teeth suck?

Wisdom teeth can cause infections and rack up dental costs. For our ancestors, however, wisdom teeth were much more useful than they are today.
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Science-backed ways to become a better leader

Don't waste time on brainstorming meetings. These are changes you can make in the office to increase your team's performance, according to psychologist Richard Wiseman.
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What's inside your belly button

Belly buttons are full of lint, bacteria, and fungi. If they're infected, there might also be a cheese-like liquid inside.
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How planes land sideways in high crosswinds

Airplane crabbing is usually needed because of high crosswinds. The name comes from the way crabs walk sideways across the beach.
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How giving birth changes your brain

Giving birth changes a mother's brain in many ways. Raising a baby is no easy task for parents. Here's how their brains help deal with their newborns.
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Earth's north magnetic pole is on the move — here's what will happen when our poles flip

Our protective shield might soon go into a transformation that could threaten all the lives on Earth.
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What would happen if humans tried to land on Jupiter

Trying to land on it would be like trying to land on a cloud here on Earth. There's no outer crust to break your fall on Jupiter.
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Why hosting the Super Bowl isn't worth it, according to an economist

The NFL claims the Super Bowl can bring $300 to $500 million to host cities, but economists believe it brings between $30 to $130 million.
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We compared our bodies to Barbie. Here's what the doll would look like in real life.

How realistic are Barbie and Ken's bodies? If you scale Barbie up to the height of the average American woman, her waist is about half the size.
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Sumo wrestlers eat up to 7,000 calories a day, yet they aren't unhealthy

Sumo wrestlers can weigh 400 pounds, yet they don't suffer from heart attacks, strokes, or other symptoms of obesity. Here's how they stay healthy.
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Asking yourself these 4 questions will lead to a longer, more meaningful life

According to Dan Buettner, "Only about 30% of Americans actually like their job."
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