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How Zippers Work
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Better than buttons? Maybe. Less time-consuming than laces? Definitely. As far as fastening mechanisms go, the zipper is a work of art. Learn exactly what makes up a zipper and how it all fits together so perfectly.
What Does 'Bread and Circuses' Mean?
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Ever felt a pang of guilt on, say, Election Day when you skipped the voting booth to go to dinner? The 'bread and circuses' concept of being pacified by food and entertainment - and forgoing civic duty - goes back to Roman times.
Which Military Dog Breed Is Right for You?
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Dogs have been part of military life since ancient times, but just because a dog is a great companion and protector doesn't make them a good pet for everyone. Which breed of military dog is the right one for you?
What Spirit Animal Is Your Soul Guardian?
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It's a bird ... it's a plane ... no, wait, maybe it is a bird! Whether you think your spirit animal is a creature that soars in the sky or lurks within the depths of the ocean, it's time to take our adventurous personality quiz now!
Which Star Wars Character Are You?
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The "Star Wars" universe is getting so big, it may rival the real universe soon. With so many rich characters populating that galaxy far, far away, you must fit in somewhere, right? It's time to find out!
The Ultimate Tropical Fish Quiz
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When you were a kid you had a little fishbowl with one, lonely goldfish. Now you have the time and money to take this hobby more seriously, and you want to try and keep a beautiful tank full of tropical fish.
What Is a Cosmic Cow?
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Astronomers at HaleakalÄ Observatory in Hawaii noted a bright X-ray emission in 2018, which persisted for three weeks and glowed ten times more brightly than previously studied supernovas, but are just now beginning to understand it.
Flower Trivia
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Flowers have fascinated humankind since the dawn of time. Do you know which country came to value tulips over gold? Or which flower is a symbol of humility? Test what you know about blooms and blossoms now!
Top 10 Moments in Space Bathroom History
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When you think about space travel, you probably don't take the time to wonder how astronauts go to the bathroom. However, the annals of aeronautic history abound with space bathroom tales. Here are 10 of our favorites.
6 Types of Dogs You'll See at Official Dog Shows
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The many types of dogs are as diverse as the jobs humans have bred them to perform. From herding dogs to hunting hounds, people have been breeding dogs since prehistoric times to help with tasks like guarding, retrieving and companionship.