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10 Surprising Facts About Astronaut Training
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NASA astronauts have to undergo serious training before becoming approved for a trip to space. But some of that training is certainly not what you'd expect.
10 Fake Scarcities
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What are 10 scarcities that are not really scarcities? Learn more about fake scarcities at HowStuffWorks.
What Are Santa Ana Winds?
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These annual winds blow during Southern California's dangerous dry season, whipping up wildfires that can ravage thousands of acres.
5 Most Bizarre Year 2012 Predictions
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As the clock ticks closer to Dec. 21, 2012, discussion regarding what exactly will happen to the world and human civilization continues to heat up. What are some of the wackier conspiracy theories about the year 2012?
How Radio Works
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Radio waves are the backbone of nearly all modern media technology, from TV to smartphones to wireless internet. Yet, they're actually a simple technology.
Are Electric Cars Cheaper to Run?
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So you've done everything you can think of: You've checked your tire pressure, carpooled, telecommuted -- maybe you even bought a hybrid. Learn more about how electric cars run cheaper.
How Many Can You Get Right on This British Geography Quiz?
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If you can do more than identify where London is on a map, you're probably ahead of most people. Let's find out how you do on this British geography quiz!
Searching for the Lost Horizon of Shangri-La
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A fictional paradise created by British author James Hilton in the novel 'Lost Horizon,' the mystical Tibetan paradise of Shangri-La remains mythical.
Under the Weather: Meaning, Origins and Examples of Usage
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Have you ever heard someone say they're feeling under the weather and wondered what their feelings have to do with the rain or sun outside? It's one of those phrases that we don't take literally; we understand that the person means they're feeling ill.
Why do some couples take a belated honeymoon?
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Why do some couples take a belated honeymoon? Read about the reasons a couple might choose to delay their honeymoon after the wedding.