Today Americans mostly celebrate it as the start of summer. But the annual May holiday has a significant history that's worthy of acknowledgment.
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Monday, May 31, 2021
Sunday, May 30, 2021
How LED Light Bulbs Work
LED light bulbs have taken over the market. But what are their pros and cons?
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Saturday, May 29, 2021
Why do Americans Sell Soda by the Liter but Milk by the Gallon?
Although it's often said that Americans will never get used to the metric system, the popularity of the 2-liter soda bottle flies in the face of that logic. So why is soda sold like that, while other products like milk aren't?
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Friday, May 28, 2021
House Hunting? Be Prepared to Win a Bidding War
The housing market in the U.S. is off the charts. Housing inventory is at record lows, and median existing-home sales prices are up 19.1 percent year-over-year. So how's a buyer supposed to win in this seller's market?
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Poe's Law Explains a Lot About the Modern Internet
It's easy to take online comments out of context. Is it serious, or is it satire? That's where Poe's law (and a winking smiling emoji) comes into play.
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From Books to Beans: Public Libraries Pitch in to Distribute Food
In a country with a radically altered economic landscape due to the COVID-19 pandemic, public libraries across the nation are partnering with local food banks help keep hunger at bay.
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What's the Most-liked Video on YouTube?
Need some hints? It's a music video, not sung in English, that is popular all over the world.
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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Congee Is the Food Equivalent of a Warm, Heated Gravity Blanket
Congee is simple comfort food at its best. This rice dish dates all the way back to ancient China, but its roots aren't based solely in Chinese food. Have you tried it?
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The Light and Airy Lyre Has Plucked Its Way Through the Ages
The lyre is a small U-shaped harp that has appeared all over the world, from the ancient Greco-Roman culture, to India, Africa and beyond. Do people still play this ancient stringed instrument?
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What Are the Mysterious 'Havana Syndrome' Attacks in D.C.?
In 2016, U.S. diplomats in Havana, Cuba, reported strange sounds and steady pulses of pressure in their heads. Many still have unexplained illnesses. Now at least two incidents have occurred in D.C. What's going on?
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How Robert the Bruce, Inspired by a Spider, Won Scottish Independence
Brazenly ambitious, he became king of Scotland and won independence from the despised English to become a legendary figure of Scottish national pride.
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Why Were the Pharisees the 'Bad Guys' in the New Testament?
The New Testament is full of tense exchanges between Jesus and the Pharisees, who often tried to trip him up in legalistic debates. But who were the Pharisees really and what did they believe?
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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
William James Sidis Is Likely the Smartest Man to Have Ever Lived
Some say his IQ was 50 to 100 points higher than Albert Einstein's. So why haven't you heard his name before? We'll tell you the sad tale of why this incredible genius flamed out.
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Ranunculus Is a Toxic Beauty With a Doozy of a Name
Ranunculus is a genus containing more than 600 species, all of which are beautiful, but toxic to both humans and animals.
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How to Stock a Beautiful Bar Cart
A bar cart can be a gorgeous decorative element in your home. But it better be well-stocked if it's going to function as your bar. Otherwise, it's really just a pretty cart.
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Are Pentagon-confirmed UFOs a National Security Threat?
Recently, there's been a spike in UFO sightings — officially UAP, or Unidentified Aerial Phenomena — all over the world and nobody seems to know why or what the objects we're seeing might be.
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What Was the Tulsa Race Massacre and Why Does it Still Haunt the City?
The Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma, aka "Black Wall Street" was one of the wealthiest African American neighborhoods in the U.S. But in 1921 it was the site of the worst race massacre in U.S. history.
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The Rise, Fall and Future of Chinatowns in the U.S.
There are some 50 Chinatowns in America and hundreds more in other countries. What led to their creation and will they survive into the next century?
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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Tanzanite Is Africa's Real Blue Diamond
Tanzanite is so rare, it is sourced from just 8 square miles in Africa. It was first discovered in the late 1960s and it burst onto the jewelry scene thanks to Tiffany & Co.
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France's Mysterious Fosse Dionne Spring Stubbornly Keeps Its Secrets
It's possible that the giant, deadly serpent hanging out at the bottom of Fosse Dionne spring is just a legend, but divers have disappeared trying to find out, so who knows?
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Is Runner's High Even Real?
Runner's high is often attributed to a burst of endorphins our bodies release during a long run or even vigorous exercise. But is that feeling of euphoria we experience from a rush of endorphins or something else?
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Uncovering Lake Vostok, Hidden Under 2 Miles of Antarctic Ice
Deep underneath Antarctica, there lies a hidden lake. Roughly the size of North America's Lake Ontario, the buried landmark has inspired curiosity and controversy for decades.
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How Lunar Eclipses Work
The only thing that's lurking in the shadows during a lunar eclipse is the moon. When Earth's shadow blocks sunlight from directly illuminating a full moon, you're witnessing a lunar eclipse.
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Systemic Racism Is More Than Simple Prejudice
The phrase "systemic racism" has become very widespread in the U.S. in the past year or so, but what does it really mean?
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Monday, May 24, 2021
Here's How Scientists Predict the Next Hurricane Season
The Atlantic hurricane season is here, and forecasters have predicted a 60 percent chance of an above-normal season using all types of information to make the call. Here's how they do it.
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How Much Actual Money Is There in the World?
If we took all the U.S. dollars, British pounds, Turkish dinars and every other currency out there and added them up, how much would it come to? Is anyone keeping track? And how hard would it be to figure out?
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Are Jackalopes Really Roaming the State of Wyoming?
Legend says that jackalopes roam the plains of Wyoming. These horned jackrabbits are harmless and even like campfire cowboy songs. So how much truth is there to this mythical creature?
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What Are the 5 Hottest Deserts on Earth?
There are 23 deserts all over the world — Europe is the only continent without one — and some are hotter than others. Do you know which five are the hottest?
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June Bugs Are a Nuisance for People, Manna for Other Animals
You may find them annoying when they swarm an outside light during the summer months, but many other animals welcome them as a tasty treat.
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Sunday, May 23, 2021
How Did Bonnie and Clyde Really Die?
We know they died in a hail of gunfire, but who set this criminal couple up and how many shots were fired?
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Saturday, May 22, 2021
How Many Regular Helium Balloons Would It Take to Lift Someone?
There's actually an equation to figure it out!
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Friday, May 21, 2021
How to Address a Letter
In this age of electronic communication, the art of letter writing has all but been lost, but the knowledge necessary to address an envelope is something we all should certainly possess.
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'The Underground Railroad' Series Wants to Change the Way We See Slavery
'The Underground Railroad,' the new series from Amazon Studios and director Barry Jenkins, attempts to upend viewers' notions of what it meant to be enslaved.
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The Ridiculous History of the Chastity Belt
Chastity belts were supposedly worn by women in the Middle Ages to keep them from having sex. A literal lock for a woman's nether regions. But how much truth is there to this torture device?
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A Holocaust Survivor's Surprising Message of Hope
Magda Herzberger was just a teen when she and her family were sent to Auschwitz. It was the last time she saw her father. Now 75 years after the liberation of Auschwitz, she talks about the Holocaust with a sense of urgency.
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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Fruit Bats Are the Best Pollinators (and Suppliers of Tequila)
You read that right. Fruit bats are instrumental in pollinating hundreds of plants, including the agave, a key ingredient in tequila.
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Why Are There COVID Vaccines But No HIV Vaccines?
When COVID-19 hit the world in 2020, scientists went into overdrive and developed several successful vaccines. Yet the push for an HIV/AIDS vaccine has been going on for nearly 40 years with no viable result. Why?
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New Pride LEGO Set Illustrates 'Everyone Is Awesome!'
Not only does LEGO think "Everything Is Awesome," but it also thinks "Everyone Is Awesome", too. And its newest set is designed to celebrate the diversity of all LEGO fans, including those in the LGBTQIA+ community.
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7 'Facts' They Got Wrong in School About Christopher Columbus
Explorer Christopher Columbus died on this day in 1506, but did he really prove the world was round? Did he think he had found a new continent? And how was he perceived back home?
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Remembering Israel 'IZ' Kamakawiwo'ole, the Voice of Hawaii
Known for his lilting cover of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow,' which he sang while playing the ukulele, IZ was a big part of the Hawaiian Cultural Renaissance.
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Sikhism Explained: What to Know About This Often-Misunderstood Religion
It's one of the largest religions on Earth but little-known in the West, where its practitioners are often mistaken for Muslims or Hindus. What else should we know about the Sikh faith?
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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
6 Pieces of Street Art That Provoke, Amuse and Alarm Us
Museums are fabulous, but street art has a power and immediacy that can grab our attention, delight us and sometimes even startle us out of complacency.
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Will Burger King Be Crowned Winner of the Chicken Sandwich Wars?
The already heated chicken sandwich wars just got even hotter. Burger King announced it will offer a new sandwich — the Ch'King — June 3. Will a winner ever emerge in this fast food fight?
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How Israel's Iron Dome Defense System Works
Israel's Iron Dome defense system is capable of intercepting — and destroying — thousands of incoming rockets targeting civilian areas. Here's how the sophisticated system works.
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The Long-eared, Hopping Jerboa Is the Desert's Cutest Resident
With a little pig snout and the locomotion of a kangaroo, these tiny desert rodents hardly ever drink water and rarely urinate.
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Where Should You Put Your Money When Inflation Is High?
The BLS Report that showed a 4.2 percent inflation rate for April had many people wondering if a period of high inflation was coming. Here are some smart money moves to make if it does happen.
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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Reusable Garbage Bags? You Bet!
It might sound gross to a lot of you out there, but reusable garbage bags could keep tons of plastic from the landfill. And we mean tons!
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Where's the Beef? Off the Menu at Some Top U.S. Restaurants
Some of the best U.S. restaurants are 86ing meat from their menus. What's this about and are other restaurants going to follow suit?
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Apple AirTags Ensure You Never Lose Your Stuff Again
Apple's AirTag is an inexpensive, quarter-sized gadget that helps you keep track of the things you often lose.
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Finland Is Definitely Happy, but Is it Part of Scandinavia?
Named the happiest country in the world for the past three years in a row, Finland is considered a Nordic country. But is it part of Scandinavia?
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12 Creative Uses for Vinegar
We all know vinegar is often used in cooking and making salad dressings. But it has a ton of other uses in cleaning, beauty, insect control and more!
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Monday, May 17, 2021
How to Change Your Gmail Password
We're told to change our computer passwords often, but sometimes it can be a hassle to remember how to do it. Here are some easy instructions for changing your Gmail password.
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What Is Zionism and Is It Fueling the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict?
Nearly any discussion around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will include the word Zionism. But what does it even mean, and how has Zionism changed over the course of history?
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Why Was 911 Chosen as the Emergency Phone Number?
During an emergency, Americans know to dial 911 for help. How and why was that number selected as the emergency phone number for the entire country?
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Cryptocurrency Has a Huge Negative Impact on Climate Change
Critics warn that cryptocurrency networks, whose computers use enormous amounts of electricity to verify transactions, could be a factor in warming the planet. The industry is working to change that.
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Vaccine Hesitancy Is Nothing New
A third of American adults say they definitely or probably won't get the COVID-19 vaccination. But vaccine hesitancy has a long history in the world. Why is that and what can be done to change it?
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Sunday, May 16, 2021
3 Times Total Eclipses Influenced World History
Can a solar eclipse change the world as we know it? If the past is any indication, it might.
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Saturday, May 15, 2021
Why Was Davy Crockett King of the Wild Frontier?
Maybe you've sung along with that well-known tune: "Davy, Davy Crockett, king of the wild frontier." But have you ever wondered how he earned that royal title?
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Friday, May 14, 2021
Why Do Colleges Hand Out Honorary Degrees?
The very first honorary degree on record was a brazen attempt to score points with a wealthy and politically connected bishop in 1478. Not much has changed since then.
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The Flu Was Nonexistent During COVID. What Does That Mean?
Deaths from cases of the flu have dropped a staggering amount during the 2020-2021 flu season, even while cases of COVID-19 soared. What does that mean and what can we learn for the future?
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7 Secret Caves We'd Love to See Inside
There are caves all over the world, but some are in places that are hard to explore — hidden by rocks, ruins or even under ice. We've found seven secret caves you probably never knew existed.
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Humpback Whales Have Made an Amazing Comeback from Extinction
Humpback whales can be as long as a city bus and weigh as much as two. They love to breach and water slap with their fins and tails, making them a perennial favorite for whale watchers.
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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Billions of Brood X Cicadas Are About to Get Loud
And we mean really loud. Like up to 100 decibels loud. Get all the buzz on what's making these bug-eyed bugs return.
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Can U.S. Schools Require COVID-19 Vaccines for Students?
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized emergency use for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids 12 and up. Can it also mandate students be vaccinated before they return to school this fall?
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'If I Fits I Sits': The Science Behind Cats Sitting in Squares
A study using citizen science tries to help explain why cats love sitting in boxes — even ones that aren't there. What did they find out?
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7 of the World's Most Intriguing Underwater Ruins
Scattered all over the globe in oceans, lakes and seas, are fascinating underwater ruins that once thrummed with the daily lives of the people who inhabited them. So how did they end up underwater?
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Are They Watching You? Finding Hidden Cameras in Vacation Rentals
One survey said 11 percent of Airbnb guests had found a hidden camera in their rented home. Is this legal? And how can you tell if you're being spied on?
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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Ed Gein Was the Real-life 'Psycho'
Ed Gein was known as the "The Butcher of Plainfield" for killing two women in the late 1950s. But he was also the inspiration for iconic horror movie characters, including Psycho's Norman Bates and Texas Chainsaw Massacre's Leatherface.
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Strangers Are Better at Teaching Grumpy Dogs New Tricks, Study Says
A dog that won't come when it's called and growls at children might be smarter than a sweeter pooch, as long as it's trained by a stranger.
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NASA Moon Trees Still Stand as Testament to Apollo 14
What most people remember about Apollo 14 is Alan Shepard hitting golf balls on the moon. But on the same mission, command module pilot Stuart Roosa took seeds to space and back and now they're beautiful trees on Earth.
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Can the President Control Gas Prices?
Gas prices are notoriously volatile. Does the president have any control over how much you pay at the pump?
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There Are No Art Movements Today, Says Michael Rooks of Atlanta's High Museum
We're all at least passingly familiar with the art movements of the past – impressionism, dada, pop, cubism – but what are today's movements called? Turns out, pinning them down is a bit tricky.
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How to Clean Your Dryer Vent
You may have never cleaned out your dryer vent before but there are many reasons why you should. Plus, it's pretty easy to do. We'll show you how.
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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
What If My Parachute Fails?
So you've finally gotten up the guts to go skydiving. But what if you finally jump out of the plane and your parachute doesn't open? Are you a goner or do you have a good chance of surviving?
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Blocky and Raw: Is Brutalism Architecture Making a Comeback?
This postwar era architecture has a heavy, raw look, hence the name. But the designs are sensible and authoritative, and many Brutalist buildings are experiencing a revival.
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What's the Coldest Place on Earth?
Iceland? The North Pole? Antarctica? There are a lot of super cold places on this planet, but which one can claim bragging rights as the coldest place on Earth?
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What's a Mezuzah and What's Inside the Case?
Many Jewish people will affix a mezuzah, a decorative case, to the doorframe of their houses. What's the significance of this?
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Monday, May 10, 2021
Got $250,000 Sitting Around? Become a Space Tourist
Since Dennis Tito first visited the International Space Station, eight more space tourists have paid between $20 and $30 million to fly through the Russian space program. Will human spaceflight ever get a little cheaper and more democratized?
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The Firm vs. the Family: How Does the British Monarchy Really Work?
The tell-all interview between Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and Oprah Winfrey had many people wondering at the differences between the British royal family and "The Firm" — and who's really calling the shots.
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Scotland Could Become the World's First 'Rewilding Nation'
Scotland has a bold vision to rewild and restore its ecosystems to what they once were. How? By reintroducing native species, restoring degraded land and simply allowing nature to look after itself again. Will it work?
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The Fashion Industry Is a Huge Polluter. These 10 Brands Want to Change That
The apparel industry is one of the most profound polluters in the world, but there are some companies trying to make up for it and create a sustainable fashion future. Here are 10 of the good guys.
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How Many Moons Does Saturn Have?
In recent years, Saturn has overtaken Jupiter as the planet with the most moons in our solar system. How many does it have and could it have even more?
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Saturday, May 8, 2021
Swedes Love Candy So Much They Celebrate It Every Saturday
The Swedish tradition called Lördagsgodis is a celebration of all things sugary – and it happens every single weekend.
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Friday, May 7, 2021
COVID-19 or Not, Many Port Cities Want to Ban Cruise Ships
Cities across the globe are banning or limiting cruise ship traffic, while critics are challenging the resulting loss of revenue. Why do cities want them gone and is there a way to make everyone happy?
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National Chlorine Shortage Could Spoil the U.S. Summer
A perfect storm of circumstances combined to create what one pool industry expert is calling "poolmageddon." Why? Because there's a major lack of chlorine in the U.S. right now. How will it affect the pool season?
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Thursday, May 6, 2021
What Is an Ectopic Pregnancy?
A fertilized egg travels through the fallopian tube, implants in the uterus and nine months later, a bouncing baby is born. But what happens if the egg implants and begins to grow somewhere other than the uterus?
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Methane Emissions Must Be Cut in Half By 2030, U.N. Report Warns
Methane emissions have been skyrocketing for years. A report just released by the United Nations says that's very bad news, and it's critical that overall methane emissions be lowered to slow climate change.
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Biden Wants $80B for Rail Service, But Is It Worth It?
President Joe Biden has earmarked $80 billion of his infrastructure plan to go to the U.S. railway system, namely Amtrak. But the biggest hurdle is getting Congress — and passengers — on board.
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Flying Jacob: Sweden's Chicken, Banana and Whipped Cream Casserole
This banana chicken casserole defined Swedish cuisine in th 1970s and is still a beloved classic today.
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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
How Riparian Buffers Work to Save Your Local Waterway
Riparian buffers are critical for protecting our local waterways from polluted runoff. So what exactly are they and how do they work?
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How MapQuest Works
MapQuest was a household name in mapping technology, but it was later eclipsed by Google Maps and other technology. What is MapQuest up to now?
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How John Muir Helped Pave the Way for the National Park System
Muir was personally involved in the creation of Yosemite, Sequoia, Mount Rainier, Petrified Forest and Grand Canyon national parks and earned the title of "Father of Our National Park System."
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Lapis Lazuli's Royal Blue Color Was Once Considered Godlike
This ancient rock adorns King Tut's coffin and the Sistine Chapel. And at one time it was more precious than gold. What is it about this deep blue rock that has drawn us in for centuries?
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Pistol Shrimp: The Fastest Gun in the Sea
The pistol shrimp is feared in the ocean for its ability to hit a prey with air bubbles that travel 82 feet per second, pop at 218 decibels and deliver 8,000 degrees Fahrenheit of heat.
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How Cinco de Mayo Works
The Cinco de Mayo holiday is far more popular in the U.S. than in Mexico. Why is that and what does it celebrate?
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5 Profound Insights From Lao-tzu, Founder of Taoism
Lao-tzu was the legendary Taoist philosopher whose words sound profoundly modern. They help us maintain a sense of harmony in an often-chaotic world. Here are five of his sayings to ponder.
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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Batesian Mimicry: How Copycats Protect Themselves
Batesian mimicry is an evolutionary strategy used by vulnerable species to look like a dangerous species so predators will leave them alone. But it only works under the right circumstances.
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Gravitational Constant Is the "G" in Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation
Sir Isaac Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation helps put the laws of gravity into a mathematical formula. And the gravitational constant is the "G" in that formula.
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Indians Forced to Change Death Rituals as COVID-19 Rages
Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs have been forced to abandon their long-standing practices around mourning the dead as COVID-19 overwhelms the country. What are they doing now?
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142-year-old Seed Experiment Continues to Amaze
How long can seeds last underground and still be capable of germinating? One botanist set out to discover this 142 years ago, and his experiment is still running.
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Why Exactly Is May 4th a 'Star Wars' Holiday?
How did a terrible pun turn into an international "Star Wars" holiday? We track the day’s evolution and explain how people are celebrating.
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Monday, May 3, 2021
How India's COVID Crisis Could Derail the World Economy
India is in the midst of a humanitarian crisis. The country is out of oxygen and COVID-19 cases are surging. If other nations fail to help, India's crisis could become a world crisis.
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Monkfish May Be Ugly, But They Sure Taste Delicious
If you think monkfish looks a bit like a monster, we're right there with you. But there's also a reason this fish is known as the poor man's lobster. It tastes pretty frickin' delicious.
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Are the Olympics Ever Canceled?
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics were postponed until the summer of 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people thought they should have been canceled outright, but has that ever happened before?
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5 Things About Asian American History They Don't Teach in School
Asian Americans continue to challenge injustice and a rising tide of hate crimes directed at them, while mainstream narratives fail to address their bravery, history and struggles.
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Who Were the Nephilim, the Bible's Mysterious Race of Giants?
An obscure passage in Genesis mentions a group of superhumans who were the offspring of angels and women. Why was this included and what does that have to do with the Watchers?
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Sunday, May 2, 2021
Boston, New York, Texas: The Origins of These and Other Great American Accents
What does Boston have against the letter R? Why do Minnesotans sometimes drag out the 'O' sound? And what about the Noo Yawk accent?
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Saturday, May 1, 2021
Why the Mint Julep Is the Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby
The mint julep is as synonymous with the Kentucky Derby as big hats and seersucker suits. But how did this simple drink from the 1700s wind up at the world's most famous horse race?
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Why Is AAPI Heritage Month Celebrated in May?
AAPI Month commemorates two important dates in Asian American history, but it wouldn't have become a reality without the efforts of one determined woman with some Congressional backing.
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