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Organizing the Countries of the World by Continent
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With the addition of South Sudan as the 195th sovereign nation in 2011, the world witnessed another chapter in its ever-expanding story.
What's the Difference Between a Nautical Mile and a Mile?
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What is a nautical mile, and how does it differ from a normal mile and a kilometer?
What Is SWIFT and How Is It Being Used to Sanction Russia?
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Disconnecting Russia from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), could cripple its ability to trade with most of the world. Here's how SWIFT works.
How can a speed bump harvest electricity?
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How can a speed bump harvest electricity? Read how engineers could potentially get green energy from speed bumps and kinetic plates.
What Are Ley Lines?
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Is the world really connected by an intricate, invisible web of knowledge-expanding energy waves? Sure, it's called the Internet -- and you're channeling it right now! Oh, you were asking about the ley lines? We've got an answer for that too.
Why do we study bugs?
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There are many reasons why we study bugs, from protecting crops to preventing the spread of disease. Learn more about why we study bugs at HowStuffWorks.
How Braille Works
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In spite of being so small and easy to overlook, Braille is amazing. Learn why Braille was invented and about the impact that it has had on the blind.
How NATO Works
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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is built on an alliance between 30 North American and European countries. But it's much more than that.
Can my car tell me the speed limit?
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Sticking to the car speed limit is the best way to avoid flashing blue lights. Isn't there a way to learn the car speed limit from, well, your car?
25 of the World's Longest-reigning Monarchs
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From Athelstan, who held off the Viking invaders of Britain, to Sobhuza, the longest-serving king of Eswatni (formerly Swaziland), here are 25 of the world's longest-serving monarchs.