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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.
Where Does Cocaine Originate From? All About the Coca Plant
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Where does cocaine originate from? It starts with a green shrub called Erythroxylum coca, or simply, the coca plant. Native to the Andes Mountains of South America, this plant has been cultivated for thousands of years by Indigenous communities for its stimulating properties.
How Satellites Work
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Thousands of satellites fly overhead every day, helping us with things like weather forecasts, scientific research, communications, TV broadcasts (and maybe some surreptitious spying). How much do you know about these eyes in the sky?
How Seat Belts Work
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Seat belts save thousands of lives each year. How can a piece of fabric end up being the difference between life and death? What does a seat belt actually do? Learn how seat belts react in a crash.