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Who's the Most Famous Person in the World? 11 Contenders
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There are many ways to measure fame: social media follower counts, long-term global impact or whether your friend who isn't into pop culture recognizes them.
How Japan's Nuclear Crisis Works
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Explosions, fires and dangerous radiation levels dominated the headlines after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami sparked a nuclear crisis in Japan. How did so many safety measures fail?
How Nintendo DS Works
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The Nintendo DS has finally hit U.S. shelves. The DS is a cross between two Game Boys and a PDA, with a cell phone's messaging function thrown in for good measure. Get the story.
How the PlayStation Portable Works
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The PlayStation Portable (PSP) has hit Japanese stores and is selling well. Its list of features includes wireless connectivity and a wide, high-resolution screen. See how it measures up.
Star Trek's Kobayashi Maru Exercise Explores No-win Situations
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The Kobayashi Maru simulation puts future Starfleet commanders in a classic "no-win" scenario. It's so accurate, even the U.S. military uses the exercise to test the measure of a good leader.
The Biggest Bear Stands 5 Feet Tall on All Fours (Not Even on Its Hind Legs)
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Polar bears are one of the largest mammals on land; only the African elephant can tower over the polar bear in this corner of the animal kingdom. But how do you measure the biggest bear? By height or by weight?
9 Types of Intelligence: The Many Ways to Expand Your Mind
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For years, intelligence was measured largely by IQ tests and academic performance. But Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner challenged that view with his theory of multiple intelligences, arguing that intelligence is not a single ability, but a set of diverse capacities.
10 Ugliest Car Designs We've Seen Available to Consumers
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Design is subjective, but some vehicles push the limits of automotive taste. The ugliest car can’t always be measured by sales or speed, but by how often people do a double take—and not in a good way.
How Greenhouses Work
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Reproducing plants out of season gave man a measure of control over nature. The allure of it sparked the imagination and inspired new methods for building structures devoted to plants. So how do greenhouses work?
Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Royal?
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Lorde said, "We'll never be royals." Still, it doesn't hurt to imagine ourselves with glamor and prestige. Answer our questions, and we'll tell you if you should be measured for a crown!