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10 Types of Car Insurance Every Driver Needs to Know
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Understanding the different types of car insurance is crucial to getting the right coverage for your vehicle, your budget and your peace of mind.
7 Types of Eclipses: Lunar, Solar and ... Hybrid?
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When the moon, Earth and sun align just right, the result is one of nature's most dramatic celestial events. The different types of eclipses each reveal something unique about our solar system and the motion of the moon and Earth.
What Was the Largest Avalanche in History? 1970 Disaster Takes the Title
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When people talk about the largest avalanche in history, are they referring to the sheer amount of displaced mass? The total property damage? In reality, the phrase usually refers to lives lost, equating "largest" to the deadliest avalanche ever recorded.
13 of the World's Most Infamous Cults
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Maybe you've heard about drinking the Kool-Aid or listening to The Family Jams - but what do you really know about some of the world's most infamous cults?
How SWAT Teams Work
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A SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) team is an elite unit within a police force, used for exceptional situations that require increased firepower or specialized tactics. Find out how SWAT team members train, what gear they use and how they conduct raids.
How Cremation Works
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First, you burn the body until only brittle, pulverized bones are left. These remains are pulverized into ashes, and then placed into urns -- or diamonds, coral reefs and even outer space.
Behind the X Prize
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We know who won - top-runner SpaceShipOne. We know what the team receives for that accomplishment: $10 million and an obscenely gigantic trophy. But what about the story behind the contest? Learn about the rules, restrictions, red tape, test crashes, successful launches and the technological innovations that may get you into sub-orbit sooner than you think.
16 World-Famous Architects and Their Impact
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We see buildings pop up and get torn down all the time, but some structures (and the architects who designed them) were built to last. These 16 are some of the most famous.
How Blast-resistant Clothing Works
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Your most rugged pair of blue jeans can't hold a candle to the cutting-edge blast-resistant clothing and technology. Sure, these fabrics are tough, but can they diffuse bomb blasts?
How Yurts Work
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Yurts are circular lattice-walled tent used throughout history by nomads in Central Asia. Find out why yurts are popular with campers and nomads.