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Is a Woolly Mammoth Clone Even Possible?

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The woolly mammoth: an iconic extinct species that once roamed the vast arctic tundra during the last ice age. These colossal creatures disappeared thousands of years ago, but now, scientists are working to bring them back.

5 Quetzal Species Flying in Central and South America

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The quetzal is a colorful, tropical bird that has fascinated humans for thousands of years. One species in particular, the resplendent quetzal, is thought to have inspired Quetzalcoatl" target="_blank">Quetzalcóatl, the Mesoamerican feathered serpent god.

Name These Christmas Traditions From Around the World

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It's the most wonderful quiz of the year! There'll be king cakes a-flowing and eggnog for cheer! We can't promise thousands of floating lanterns if you pass this quiz, but a gold star on top.

Which Pro Soccer Player Are You?

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There are thousands of soccer players in the world but only a select hundred or so make the best of the best. They have style, flair and kill it on the soccer field. Which one of them do you think you would be?

African King Mansa Musa Was Even Richer Than Jeff Bezos, Some Say

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In the 1300s, Mali's Mansa Musa set out for Mecca with an entourage of 60,000 people bearing thousands of pounds of gold. So, where did all that gold come from? And what would that be worth today?

How Smoke Detectors Work

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As the saying goes, "Where there's smoke, there's fire." Smoke detectors are amazing: They're pretty inexpensive, but they save thousands of lives each year. Learn all about nuclear and light-sensing smoke detectors.

7 Eye-catching Facts About the Bright Star Vega

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Even if you've never looked through a telescope, you've probably seen Vega, one of the brightest stars in our galaxy. In fact, thousands of years ago, Vega was our North Pole star, and will be again in the future.

We'll Give You an Auto Part, You Tell Us What It Connects To

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Modern vehicles contain thousands of parts that range from tiny bolts to massive slabs of steel or aluminum. Do you think you know how most car parts connect to each other? Take this quiz to find out.

If Your Love Was a Flower What Would It Be?

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Wake up and smell the roses! Or maybe, daisies? There are thousands of blooming varieties out there, and just as many types of love. What do you think your love would be it if it were represented by a flower? Take this quiz to find out!

The Largest Star in the Universe Is 1,700x Bigger Than Our Sun

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In the vast night sky, where countless stars vie for attention, one colossus reigns supreme as the largest star in the universe. Situated thousands of light-years from Earth, this celestial giant's sheer magnitude challenges our understanding of stellar physics.

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