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Can You Identify All of These UK Football Teams from Their Badges?
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Since the 1860's football has been the most popular sport in the United Kingdom. Several leagues and over 100 teams make up the world of professional football. How many of these teams can you name from their badge?
Can You Name These Famous Cars Without Their Logos?
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Speed, class and sex appeal aren't the only things these cars have in common. They also happen to be some of the only vehicles that can claim Hollywood fame, exclusive availability and being so fast it's sometimes illegal for the road. Take this Pagani Zonda for example, it's not street legal but it does look good in a driveway. And the other one ... wait a minute, YOU'RE supposed to answer that!
Causation vs. Correlation Explained With 10 Examples
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If you step on a crack, you'll break your mother's back. Surely you know this jingle from childhood. It's a silly example of a correlation with no causation. But there are some real-world instances that we often hear, or maybe even tell?
How Earthquakes Work
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An earthquake is one of the most terrifying phenomena that nature can dish up. We generally think of the ground we stand on as "rock-solid" and completely stable. An earthquake can shatter that perception instantly, and often with extreme violence.
How Men Work
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The idea that men are better at math and science than women are is one of many stereotypes that doesn't hold up well under scientific scrutiny. Learn exactly what makes men different from women and find out whether other common perceptions about men are accurate.
How Women Work
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If you believe what you see on TV, women are inscrutable, conniving, hysterical and apt to change their minds without reason or warning.
How Hereditary Illnesses Work
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Hereditary illnesses can be frightening to new parents, but they are usually rare. Learn about various genetic diseases and their causes.
How Bonsai Works
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Bonsai is an ancient form of gardening that many consider to be art. Learn more about bonsai and the rich history that comes with it.
How CEOs Work
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The CEO of a company makes a lot of money and has access to the private jet -- so how did he or she get this clout? Learn what a CEO's responsibilities are.
How Netflix Works
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Netflix is a highly successful online movie rental service. Find out how the Netflix movie rental system works and learn about the Netflix shipping process.