Dogecoin started out as a spoof, but is now an actual cryptocurrency with tens of billions of dollars in value. So, should you invest in it?
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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
How Smokejumpers Work
Smokejumpers are the men and women who specialize in fighting blazes their ground-bound peers can't reach. So who are they, and what's the "Mutilator"?
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A Simple Salt Swap Could Save Thousands of Lives, Maybe Yours
A landmark study showed that switching from salt to a salt substitute could lower the risk of strokes, heart disease and premature death.
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5 Things You Didn't Know About Princess Diana
It may seem like there are no secrets left about the Diana, Princess of Wales, but here are little-known facts you probably don't know.
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Best (and Worst) Cities to Live in if You're a Cat
Not much could be better than coming back in your next life as a house cat (OK, maybe a dog, but we won't go there). But if you had the chance, you'd better think hard about where you'd live first.
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Why the Stick Shift Is Going Extinct
Sales of stick shifts are down around the world and some sports car manufacturers have even stopped making them. Still, many zealous auto enthusiasts are doing all they can to keep the old three-pedal motion alive.
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Monday, August 30, 2021
How to Delete an Instagram Account
If you're trying to simplify your social media life and want to end your relationship with Instagram, here's how to delete your account.
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How Frankenstein's Monster Works
What happens when scientific achievement goes awry? When synthetic life doesn't conform to human desires? One of the best monsters ever to terrorize fiction happens, that's what.
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What Does it Mean When a 'Dance Card' Is Full?
In an era of strict social rules, dance cards let gentlemen "claim" ladies for their turn on the floor. A full dance card was a sign of popularity.
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How Monopoly Works
Monopoly is one of the world's most popular board games with a storied history. But how do you even win this long game of monopolizing money?
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How Second Life Works
Yes, it's still around. Second Life is a 3D virtual world where you can live in a castle, fly to dance clubs and change your appearance with a click of your mouse. So what's up with it now?
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Sunday, August 29, 2021
The Amazing Mantis Shrimp Punches Its Prey, Plus More Colorful Facts
These brightly colored crustaceans can smash aquarium glass or quickly cut through a human finger, so whatever you do, keep your distance.
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Who Are the Real Caesar, Melba and General Tso?
Cooking up a new dish is in some ways like being a parent. For one, you get to name the new concoction. Here are the inspirations behind some culinary favorites.
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Saturday, August 28, 2021
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Bob Ross
Feeling stressed? Shoot, paint some happy trees and learn more about the late PBS artist who's bigger than ever.
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Friday, August 27, 2021
Chez Panisse Hits Rare Restaurant Milestone: 50 Years in the Biz
The café Alice Waters opened in Berkeley, California, in 1971 launched California cuisine and the farm-to-table movement. Fifty years later Chez Panisse is still one of America's most influential restaurants.
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How Do Spaghetti Models Predict a Hurricane's Path?
Spaghetti models plot the potential tracks of tropical storms and hurricanes from different meteorological organizations onto one map. The resulting visual helps project how likely the forecast track will be.
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A Guide to the Serengeti, Home of the Great Migration
The Serengeti in Africa is famous for being home to the "big five" and the annual migration of more than 1.5 million wildebeest. We'll tell you what else makes this place so special.
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Thursday, August 26, 2021
Who Is ISIS-K, the Group Behind the Airport Attacks?
Two terrorism experts weigh in on the group behind the deadly Kabul airport attack and its rivalry with the Taliban.
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Oh, Birds! Please Don't Fly Into Our Windows
With the fall migration season for birds just around the corner, we took another look at how to prevent birds from colliding with windows.
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Susan B. Anthony: Suffragist, Abolitionist and Renegade
Susan B. Anthony's enduring legacy is for her tireless work for women's voting rights in the United States. But there's so much more to her story than just as a suffragette.
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Experts Warn Against Off-label Use of COVID-19 Vaccines For Kids
The FDA fully approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for those 16 and older, but that still leaves children under age 12 ineligible to get vaccinated. Should off-label use be considered to protect them?
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What's the Biggest Dog in the World?
Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. But a few breeds stand out for being, well, exceptionally large. Which hold the records for being the biggest?
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How Dreadlocks Work
Dreadlocks have been worn for thousands of years and in countries across the globe. Anyone with any hair texture (and a lot of patience) can grow them. Find out more about the hairstyle and the people who wear it.
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Wednesday, August 25, 2021
How Do You Measure Your Ring Size?
You better measure it before you put a ring on it. At least that's what Beyoncé said, and she got herself an 18-carat stunner.
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Deobandi Islam Is the Ideology Fueling the Taliban
The roots of the Taliban's religious beliefs – Deobandi Islam – can be traced to 19th century colonial India.
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What Are Booster Shots and When Do You Need Them?
Vaccines stimulate our immune system to help protect us from a specific disease or virus, like COVID-19. But sometimes that protection wanes and we need additional doses, or booster shots.
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The Highly Venomous Timber Rattlesnake Is an American Icon
If you're looking for the venomous timber rattler, the U.S. is the place to be, as these bad boys are found in at least 27 states.
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20 Amazingly Practical Uses for Petroleum Jelly
The recipe for petroleum jelly hasn't really changed in more than 150 years. This wonder product can do lots more than just soothe chapped lips and skin.
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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Charlie Watts, Legendary Rolling Stones Drummer, Dies at 80
The Rolling Stones drummer infused one of the greatest rock 'n' roll bands with a ton of rock and a lot of jazz. His death today leaves a huge hole in rock music.
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Atlantic Ocean Currents Weakening, Near Verge of Collapse, Study Says
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, or AMOC, plays an essential role in regulating ocean temperatures, but it looks as if it may be collapsing. What happens next?
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Has COVID-19 Killed the Handshake?
Dr. Anthony Fauci has famously said he hopes the handshake never comes back. If it doesn't, is the elbow bump the most logical greeting to replace it? If it's not, what is?
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Zozobra: Santa Fe's Yearly Incineration of Sorrows
Every year, the city of Santa Fe collectively shouts "Burn him!" and sets fire to Zozobra, the enemy of all that is good.
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Does Sharia Always Mean Oppressive Laws?
Sharia, which is Islamic law, can strike some people in the West as draconian and harsh. Is this an accurate portrayal?
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Monday, August 23, 2021
5 U.S. Dark Sky Parks That Let Stars Really Shine
If light pollution has obscured the night sky over your head, check out one of 178 designated International Dark Sky Places in 21 countries on six continents around the world.
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Why Are People Superstitious About Double-Yolked Eggs?
Friday the 13th, a black cat crossing your path and a four-leafed clover are all common superstitions. But have you heard about double-yolked eggs?
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Tech Team Keeps 2020 Paralympians in the Medal Race
At least 100 technical experts from 24 countries will provide professional repair and maintenance to the athletes' prosthetics and orthotics at the Technical Repair Service Center in Tokyo.
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Beyond 'Braveheart': 5 Things We Get Wrong About William Wallace
On this day 716 years ago, one of Scotland's greatest national heroes died in London at the hands of King Edward I of England.
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How Much Does It Cost to Build a House in the U.S.?
The answer to that question can vary widely but there are some basic things to keep in mind.
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Sunday, August 22, 2021
'If You Need Anything, Let Me Know': What Not to Say to a Friend With Cancer
We often feel unsure about what to say to a friend with a serious illness, so we fall back on clichés. Here are some better ways to help from people who've been through it.
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Study Highlights Unique Stereotypes About Biracial Americans
A study found that stereotypes of Americans who identified with more than one race were different from stereotypes applied to people of one race. What were they and what do biracial people think about these findings?
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Saturday, August 21, 2021
Why a Blue Moon's Not Really Blue
The term "blue moon" dates back to at least the 16th century. Since then, it's had several different definitions, many of which are contradictory. So what's a blue moon today?
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What Is the Butterfly Effect and How Do We Misunderstand It?
We may think the butterfly effect means that a small change (like the flap of a butterfly's wings) can have huge consequences (a tornado in China). But what if it means the opposite?
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Friday, August 20, 2021
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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Goatees: Cool and Progressive or Outdated and Passe?
Goatees have been growing on faces for, well, a long time. So has their time come and gone, or are they more popular than ever?
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Pomelos Are Like Grapefruits on Steroids
Pomelos are the largest — and one of the oldest — fruits of the citrus family. They're native to southeastern Asia and are chock full of nutritional benefits.
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How Nearest Green Taught Jack Daniel to Make Whiskey
This enslaved man taught an orphaned Daniel the secret of making the smoothest Tennessee whiskey. In turn, Green became the company's first master distiller.
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Thursday, August 19, 2021
How to Connect AirPods to a PC
Are you a fan of AirPods but still have to work on a PC? No problem. We'll tell you how to connect the two in just a few steps.
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Baby Bats Babble With Moms, Hinting at Human Language Development
Scientists have found striking parallels between the babbling produced by greater sac-winged bat pups and the babbling baby sounds of human infants.
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How the Scientific Method Works
You don't have to be a scientist in a white coat to use the scientific method. We all use it every day to make observations and solve problems.
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Were Witches Really Burned at the Stake in Salem?
The infamous Salem witch trials show what mass hysteria can do. But were those falsely accused witches really burned at the stake?
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Can You Tell the Sex of a Baby by How the Mother Is Carrying?
Carrying "high" means she's having a girl; "low" means a boy, says the old superstition. But is there any truth to it?
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Wednesday, August 18, 2021
It's Really Hard for Computers to Learn Common Sense
Heck, it's even hard for some people to have common sense.
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Why the Paralympic Games Might Be Better Than the Olympics
Like the Tokyo Olympics, the Paralympic Games are happening a year late. But these athletes are equally, if not more, impressive to watch on the courts, beaches and in the pool. We'll explain what it takes to make it as a Paralympian.
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The Battle for the 19th Amendment and Women's Right to Vote
It's been 101 years since the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified. Why did it take so long for women to get the right to vote in the United States?
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How the Pledge of Allegiance Went from Marketing Ploy to Classroom Staple
The Pledge of Allegiance started as just part of a marketing campaign to sell flags. But along the way, it became something much much bigger.
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How WiFi Works
Wireless networks, or WiFi hot spots, are one of the most popular methods of internet connection on Earth. They're found in homes, coffee shops, airports and even vehicles. Let's look at the technology that makes WiFi such a reliable choice.
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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Radioactive! A Profile of the Element Plutonium
This human-made element can power everything from nuclear weapons to deep space missions. So what's so scary about plutonium?
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What Can You Do When Your Washing Machine Leaves Stains?
We rely on our washing machine to wash our dirty laundry, but what if it's the cause of dirty clothes? Is there any recourse when our washing machine leaves stains on our clothes?
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Why Do Old Cats Yowl So Much?
Cats howl for a lot of reasons: They want you to buy them things; they want more food (better food). But as they age, they howl a lot more. Are they trying to tell us something else?
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8 Fascinating Findings From the 2020 Census
The U.S. population became much more diverse, gave birth to way fewer kids and watched its white population get older during the decade of the 2010s, among other key takeaways.
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How Often Do You Really Need to Shower?
Skipping your daily shower doesn't necessarily mean you're lazy — it can actually be good for your skin, say doctors.
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Monday, August 16, 2021
Who's Buried at Père Lachaise, the Largest Cemetery in Paris?
This sprawling garden of a landscape cemetery sits in the middle of Paris and holds the remains of some of its most famous, and infamous, citizens.
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Should U.S. Revive the 'Powell Doctrine' When Going to War?
Secretary of State Colin Powell came up with a framework of eight questions that the U.S. should say "yes" to before going to war. What were they, and are they still relevant?
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Afghanistan Fell Fast to the Taliban. What's Next for the Middle East?
After 20 years of U.S. presence in Afghanistan, Taliban fighters swept through the country with lightning speed, taking control of the capital city Kabul on Sunday. What does the future hold for the people there?
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What Is a Perfect Square?
A perfect square is a number, but it can also be explained using an actual square.
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How to Get Rid of Ants
You've found ants in your home and want to get rid of them as quickly as possible. There are lots of ways to do this, most of them natural.
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Sunday, August 15, 2021
4 Ways Apostrophes Are Mangled Every Day
"Flower's For Sale!" "Happy Birthday from the Smith's!" Why do we commit these apostrophe abuses, and how can we stop them?
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Dick Proenneke: 30 Years Alone in the Alaskan Wilderness
An original survivalist, Proenneke built his home by hand and lived alone in Alaska. But he was also a legendary conservationist and documentarian. Learn more about his remarkable story.
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Saturday, August 14, 2021
Spanking Has Declined Sharply in the U.S. in Last 25 Years, Study Finds
Parents in the U.S. are spanking their kids much less often than they did in the past. A study looked at the decline between 1993 and 2017.
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Friday, August 13, 2021
The 'Hanged, Drawn and Quartered' Execution Was Even Worse than You Think
This was no mere execution. In addition to being hanged until "almost" dead, body parts were taken out and burned before the head was cut off. And we haven't got to the quartering yet.
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How Religion and Anti-regulatory Bias Birthed a $36 Billion Supplement Industry
Supplements promise the moon – lose weight, end depression, stop smoking, sleep better, get young again! The supplement industry grew to massive proportions by offering up perfection in a pill.
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How Friday the 13th Works
Like many human beliefs, the fear of Friday the 13th (known as paraskevidekatriaphobia) isn't exactly grounded in scientific logic. But that doesn't stop us from feeling that it's unlucky.
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What Are Amps, Watts, Volts and Ohms?
OK, so volts measure the potential for energy to travel, and ohms measure the resistance to the electrical flow, but what are amps and watts?
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Thursday, August 12, 2021
How North America's Most Famous Hiking Trail Got Its Start
And continues to lure millions of hikers annually.
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How to Split Screen on a Mac
Who needs a second monitor if you can have two screens going on the display right in front of you?
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How Backgammon Works
Are you sharper than the contrasting triangles you'll spy on a backgammon board? You'll have to be if you want to master this strategic game.
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How the Amazon Kindle Works
Electronic books have been out for years, though none of them met with much success — until the Amazon Kindle. What's so special about this little device?
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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
5 Facts About Kathy Hochul, Slated to Become NY's First Female Governor
History will be made when New York Governor Andrew Cuomo steps aside Aug. 25, 2021 and Kathy Hochul becomes the state's first female governor.
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Muslims Welcome the Islamic New Year 1443 in 2021
A scholar of religion explains why the Islamic New Year never falls on the same date and depends on the sighting of the moon.
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Why Is 137 the Most Magical Number?
The number 137, which is significant in multiple applications, has long been an object of fascination for physicists, mathematicians and mystics.
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Lily Dale: Where the Living and Dead Reconnect
This tiny village in upstate New York has been channeling spirits since the 1800s.
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How to Play Slot Machines
Slot machines are more popular than table games at casinos — the personal interaction with dealers at the tables is often intimidating to some. On the slots, it's just you and the machine.
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What's the Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon?
Have you ever met someone with a unique first name, and then all of a sudden you hear the name everywhere you turn? That's the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon at work. How did it get that handle?
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Tuesday, August 10, 2021
The Perseid Meteor Shower Is Back — Here's What You Need to Know
It's a celestial gift in the middle of August. Just look up for a spectacular sight.
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Why Athletes Love Blood Flow Restriction Training
Blood flow restriction training, or BFR, is a technique in which athletes intentionally limit the blood flow to a specific area of the body during a workout using a band or cuff. But can anyone benefit from this technique?
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NASA Wants YOU! to Help Prepare Humankind for Mars
Before humans can go to Mars, NASA needs to know how to prepare for the challenges. So, they're looking for a few brave men and women to live in isolation for a year at the Johnson Space Center. Want to join them?
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Who Was the Mad Trapper of Rat River?
The Mad Trapper of Rat River probably wasn't a trapper, and he most likely wasn't mad, but who was he and why did he lead the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on one its greatest chases ever?
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How Capacitors Work
The capacitor plays a crucial role in electronics. It stores electrons for when they're needed most, dumping a huge charge instead of a steady flow. How does it do it?
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Monday, August 9, 2021
How to Tell How Old Your Dog Is
The signs of a dog's age can sometimes be obvious but other times subtle. Here are four things to look out for.
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Profound Changes Underway in Earth's Oceans and Ice, Says IPCC Climate Report
A lead author on the newly released IPCC report explains what the warnings mean.
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What Is the Metaverse?
"Metaverse" may be a term you're unfamiliar with, but the blend of real and virtual worlds is something we may all have to get used to.
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Mobius Strips: So Simple to Create, So Hard to Fathom
It's easy to make a Mobius strip with some paper and tape, but your mind will be blown by the mathematical concepts it unlocks.
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What Causes the Red Ring Around My Lips?
For many people, the skin near their mouth can become itchy and irritated, forming a kind of red ring around their lips. What causes this, and how can it be treated?
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Sunday, August 8, 2021
1816 Was the Year Without a Summer
More than two centuries ago, the biggest volcanic explosion in human history occurred. And it had far-reaching effects.
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Saturday, August 7, 2021
What's the Secret Behind the Numbers on the Interstate Signs?
Why is one road named I-5 while another is I-480? We take a closer look at the digits on those red, white and blue shield-shaped signs.
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Friday, August 6, 2021
The IPCC's 'State of the Climate' Report Is Coming, and It's a Big Deal
More than 230 scientists read 14,000-plus research papers to write the upcoming Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Here's what you need to know and why it's so important.
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How to Divide Fractions
Dividing fractions is easy once you learn a couple of rules and remember three words — keep, change and flip.
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The Art and Science of Aging Beer
We know wine collectors age their wine. But what about beer? There's a movement of beer enthusiasts dabbling in aging beer, too. Do the same rules apply?
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Thursday, August 5, 2021
2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season Is About to Get a Second Wind
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Climate Prediction Center says the 2021 Atlantic hurricane shows no signs of slowing down. In fact it may have more storms than meteorologists first predicted.
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Earth's 'Energy Budget' Is Out of Balance. What Does That Mean?
The balance between Earth's incoming and outgoing energy is known as its "energy budget" and the climate is determined by these energy flows. The balance is out of whack and that's not good.
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How to Multiply Fractions
Multiplying fractions is easy — it just takes three simple steps!
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What to Do When a Friend Owes You Money
So, your friend who promised to pay you back as soon as he got paid is now avoiding you like the plague. Why does this happen and how can you avoid this in the future?
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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Liquid Smoke: Why You Either Love It or Hate It
It's a "controversial" condiment if there ever was one. But what is liquid smoke anyway and why do some people hate the stuff?
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Where's the Best Place to Take a Bullet if You Get Shot?
Getting shot is not something anybody hopes will happen, but if it does, where is the best place to take a bullet? Find out what the experts think.
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What Is Section 230 and How Does It Protect Social Media Companies?
Section 230 is part of the Communications Decency Act that allows tech companies to moderate content on their services. U.S. lawmakers want to change the law, but disagree on how.
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Meet 5 Lazarus Species, Animals Once Presumed Extinct, But Alive and Well
Sometimes organisms, thought to be long gone from the world, rise from extinction like Lazarus from the dead, though it is a rare occurrence.
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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
How to Cancel Netflix
Are you ready to break free from Netflix? We'll tell you exactly how.
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Lamia: The Female Demon Who Devoured Children in Greek Mythology
How did the Greek goddess Lamia, once said to be a queen of Libya, become a child-murdering monster feared for her malevolent nature?
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Can My Employer Force Me to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
The list of U.S. employers mandating vaccines is growing by the day. Is it even legal for your workplace to force you to take a medication to come to work? And what happens if you don't comply?
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What Is a Wolfpack Mentality?
Contrary to popular belief, the leaders of a wolf pack aren't always hyper-aggressive social climbers. The truth is more nuanced, and more interesting.
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How Does COVID-19 'Break Through' in Vaccinated People?
We hear many reports of people vaccinated against COVID-19 getting the disease. How does that happen — and why should that not stop us from getting the vaccine?
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Monday, August 2, 2021
How to Avoid Being Evicted From Your Home
You've lost your job and gotten behind with your rent. You know your landlord is looking for you. What's the best way to handle this and avoid eviction?
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Why Some Olympic Sports Are Still Open Only to Men or Only to Women
It may surprise you that even in 2021 there are a few Olympic sports that are not open to both genders.
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Are Gunshot Detection Systems the Answer to Rising Gun Violence?
Cities like Chicago are spending millions for high-tech systems that can identify and pinpoint the exact location of a gunshot. But are these systems worth the price tag?
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How Clutches Work
You probably know that any car with a manual transmission has a clutch — it connects and disconnects the engine and transmission. But did you know that automatics have clutches, too?
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How the Mafia Works
The Mafia has controlled everything from the street-corner drug trade to labor-union leadership to high-level politicians. How did it start and what's its status now?
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Sunday, August 1, 2021
What Makes a Whiskey Scotch Whisky?
Our scotch connoisseur says that what makes a whiskey 'scotch whisky' comes down to the legalities of where it's from and how it's made. Oh, and scotch whisky doesn't have an 'e' in its name.
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