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The Great Flood: More Than a Myth?

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Many cultures have a flood myth -- an ancient story of a deluge that swallowed the Earth. So could a great flood really have happened, and how would we be able to tell?

What Is ESP? How ESP Works

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Have you ever had a dream that came true? Or called a friend at the exact moment he was calling you? Most of us have had some sort of paranormal experience. Is this evidence of the existence of ESP?

AC Motors: kW vs. Horsepower

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For about as long as cars have been around, the thing to say when a powerful car rolls by has been: "How much horsepower are you running?" Learn more about AC Motors.

How Political Polling Works

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Almost every day it seems like there is a new poll out tracking the president's performance or some political issue. But who selects the people who respond to these polls? And can you trust the numbers?

Bad Luck Comes in Threes: Separating Superstition from Reality

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Explore the belief that bad luck comes in threes. Uncover origins, cultural influences, and the psychology behind the superstition.

How Human Migration Works

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Human migration is the idea that humans developed in Africa and then spread to Europe and Asia. Learn about human migration and how human migration works.

Time, Space and Everything in Between: The Astrophysics Quiz

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The field of astrophysics covers some of the biggest questions about the universe. How did it form? What will happen to it? How do solar systems form? What are stars made of? Is time travel possible? Test your smarts on astrophysics with this quiz.

When will we run out of fossil fuels?

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When will we run out of fossil fuels? Keep reading to discover when we will run out of fossil fuels and learn about new alternatives!

Is Taiwan a Country? It Depends on Which Criteria You Use

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Defining what is and isn't a country is a lot more complicated than many people would realize. Is Taiwan a country or part of the People's Republic of China?

How Naming the Continents Works

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The names of the continents are well known but their origins are rather hazy. Learn about the names of the continents and where they come from.

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