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Do You Know More About Physics Than a 5th Grader?

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Hey there smarty-pants! It's time to put your science skills to the test with the ultimate quiz, to find out if you're smarter than a fifth grader in physics!

Inside a Combination Lock

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A combination lock is a fairly simple device that provides a high level of security. Take a look at the inside of a combination lock.

How Intelligent Design Works

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The intelligent design movement claims that life as we know it could not have developed through random natural processes. Learn about intelligent design and the controversy it has generated.

How Light Works

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Some of the brightest minds in history have focused their intellects on the subject of light. Einstein even tried to imagine riding on a beam of light. We won't get that crazy, but we will shine a light on everything scientists have found so far.

What causes aging?

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Aging causes include both genetic and environmental factors. Find out what research says about aging causes and rates of aging.

'Everyone Says It So It Must Be True': The Pseudoscience Quiz

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We have an astonishing capacity to accept scientific-sounding concepts if we hear them repeatedly. Test your ability to differentiate between real science and fictitious "common knowledge."

What Really Happened to Hitler?

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know looks into whether Hitler really committed suicide or if he escaped and lived out his life in hiding.

Did Humans Evolve From Monkeys? Human Evolution Explained

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Since Charles Darwin published the theory of evolution by means of natural selection, myths and misinterpretations have eroded public understanding of his ideas. Ready to take another look at one of the related questions that just won't die?

What happens when animals evolve in isolation?

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Speciation events are when members of the same species separate until they are no longer able to reproduce with each other. Learn more about speciation events.

Walking Under a Ladder: What's Behind This Superstition?

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There are numerous superstitions that we unthinkingly adhere to, such as walking under a ladder. But why is it supposed to be so unlucky?

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