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Can You Really Outrun a Volcano?

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In the movies it looks so easy. A team of scientists are working near the crater of a volcano when it suddenly erupts. They jump in their vehicle and outrace the surging lava flow to safety. In reality, it just doesn't happen that way.

10 Must-have Herbs and Spices in American Kitchens

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Popular herbs and spices include pepper, oregano, rosemary, garlic and basil. Find out how American kitchens include these popular herbs and spices.

How Volcanoes Work

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Volcanoes are some of nature's most awe-inspiring displays, with everything from exploding mountaintops to rivers of lava. Learn how all the different types of volcanoes work.

10 Longest Rivers in the U.S.: From the Missouri to the Brazos

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We bet you're looking up the longest river in the U.S. to settle a bet: Is it the Missouri River or the Mississippi River? It depends how you measure.

10 Science Questions You Should Really Know How to Answer

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Why is the sky blue? What's relativity all about? If you're thinking, "something to do with light and physics and stuff," we have some short explanations for you.

What Is the Moon Made Of? Kaleidoscopic Map Sheds Light

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You're not the first person to ask, "What is the moon made of?" Scientists spent decades creating the Unified Geologic Map of the Moon to answer this and more.

What If We Drilled Into a Supervolcano?

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What could happen if we poked one of these sleeping giants? There are two scenarios. One is good. One is very, very bad.

How Sinkholes Work

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Sinkholes are much more than holes in the ground. Learn how sinkholes can cause the Earth to swallow up you, your home and your car.

Why doesn't tear-free shampoo sting your eyes?

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Some say the real reason "no tear" shampoo works is that it has Novocain in it, desensitizing babies to its sting. Fact or urban legend?

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