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Patagotitan Dinosaurs Weighed More Than 25 Pickup Trucks
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The next time a 4-year-old asks what the biggest dinosaur ever was, you can respond confidently: It was the titanosaur Patagotitan mayorum (simply "Patagotitan" for short), a colossal creature that lived more than 100 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous period.
What is Tumblr? How Microblogging Works
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Amid a wave of new social media platforms, some people might be wondering, "What is Tumblr?". It's a popular platform for short-form microblogging, allowing users to share blog entries, photos, videos, and music. So, how does Tumblr work? Let's find out!
Can You Guess the Stephen King Movie From a Single Sentence Summary?
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From killer dogs to killer clowns, killer cars to killer laundry presses, Stephen King has been the King of Horror for decades now. Let's see how many of his movies you can ID from a short description. There's nothing to be afraid of!
Orang Pendek: New Sumatran Primate or Just Another Cryptid?
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Deep within the mountainous forests of Sumatra, locals speak of the orang pendek — a hairy creature walking upright on two legs, blending the traits of both humans and other primates. Described as a short person or hobbit like creature, this elusive figure may be Indonesia’s answer to Bigfoot or the Yeti.
Can We Guess If Your Accent Is More British or American?
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Loo, toilet or bathroom? Are you pudding or apple pie? Did you want to be a Prince or a Prez? Let's see how you bloody well stack up to our accent identifier. Take this short quiz, and we'll tell you if your accent is more British or American.
How Much Self-Control Do You Really Have?
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Every person has a proverbial fuse that, when lit, gives us a set amount of time until we blow up. Some have a short fuse, while others take ages until they are overcome with rage. How much self-control do you really have?
30-60-90 Triangle: 4 Facts to Remember for Your Next Test
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Anyone who's ever faced mind-numbing trigonometry problems and practice questions will be familiar with the Pythagorean Theorem and its square root principles in the 30-60-90 triangle. This special triangle has several short-cut rules to help new mathematicians find interior angles and linear lengths quickly.
Black-footed Cat: A Tiny and Ferocious Predator
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In the vast wilds of southern Africa, one of the fiercest hunters is also one of the tiniest. Meet the black-footed cat, also known as Felis nigripes. This small spotted cat may look like a house pet, but its stocky body, short tail and stealthy hunting skills place it among the most formidable of the wild cats.
9 Biggest Shrimp in the World (and1 Massive Imposter)
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Shrimp, in addition to being a tasty addition to many cuisines around the world, is sometimes used as an insult to call a person small or short. But did you know there are over 2,000 species of shrimp, and many shrimp actually grow to be quite large? The world's biggest shrimp is not what you'd typically call shrimpy in size.
How Many Sentences Are in a Paragraph, Really?
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Have you ever found yourself staring at a blank page, wondering if your paragraph is too short, too long, or just right? Well, you're not alone in asking how many sentences are in a paragraph. It can be hard to tell whether you've provided enough information and if, most importantly, it is easy to read and effectively communicates your main point.