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The Star Trek: Voyager Quiz
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"Star Trek: Voyager" follows the adventures of a crew stranded far from home. How much do you know about this lost Starfleet ship?
The 'Close, But No Cigar' Origin Story Makes a Lot of Sense
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You didn't ask for a cigar. Maybe you don't even like them. So why is someone abruptly denying you one?
Cyclone vs. Hurricane: Differences Between These Major Storms
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Both are destructive storms that can pack powerful winds and devastating storm surge. So how are they different? Or are they?
The Bauhaus Movement Turns 100
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HowStuffWorks looks at the influence of the Bauhaus movement on the occasion of its 100th birthday. Learn more about Bauhaus at HowStuffWorks.
What are the Nazca lines?
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Long before crop circles captured the world's imagination, a Peruvian culture called the Nazca went about creating a series of intricate lines -- sometimes in the shapes of animals -- on the desert floor. But how'd they do it -- and why?
Worm, Harvest, Blue: Every Full Moon Has a Name
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Everyone's heard of the blue moon and the harvest moon, but every other full moon of the year has a name, too.
Where did the legend of Bloody Mary come from?
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The 'Bloody Mary' ritual causes a ghastly apparition to materialize in a darkened room. Where did the Bloody Mary legend come from? Find out.
What was the first telescope that humans launched into space?
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The history of space exploration is full of firsts: first animal in space, first human on the moon, first probe to reach mars. But as they say, you've got to look before you leap. So what was the first telescope launched into space?
Fact or Fiction: Apple
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Apple Inc. is no mere computer company, thank you. It's a way of life. If you consider yourself a true "Apple person," take this quiz and find out how much you really know.
Lilac vs. Lavender Color Palettes and Plant Properties
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At first glance, a lilac vs. lavender comparison might seem like a trick question. Both belong to the lavender family of pale purple shades, and both bring to mind springtime blooms, calming atmospheres and fragrant flowers.