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Are Unicorns Real? Proof, Theories and Lore
Would they be a mating display? A fierce weapon to defend against lions?
Mexico's Giant Crystal Cave Is Beautiful But Deadly
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Massive gypsum crystals were discovered beneath Mexico's Sierra de Naica Mountain in very inhospitable environs - to humans anyway.
Great British Baking Terms: Know Your Scones From Your Biscuits
HowStuffWorks looks at some great British Baking terms - and some American ones as well.
Do video games really improve hand-eye coordination?
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Can video games help players build any lasting skills? Find out if video games can improve hand-eye coordination at HowStuffWorks.
6 Charts to Help Explain Climate Change
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The science is off the charts. Climate change is here and it's affecting the planet. We'll tell you how and where.
Why Socotra Is Known as the 'Galapagos of the Indian Ocean'
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This alien-looking archipelago off the coast of Yemen is teeming with plants and animals. Many species here are threatened or endangered. Can they be saved?
Ancient Folks Didn't Have Twitter, but Boy Did They Have Curse Tablets
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Ancient Greeks and Romans used thin strips of lead to vent their frustrations or write messages to the gods.
Paper-mache: Puppets, Piñatas and Bowls Anyone Can Make
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Paper-mache has been used by ancient cultures and schoolchildren alike to create sculptures, masks and statues that are durable, light and easily created.
The Virginia Plan vs. the New Jersey Plan: A Constitutional Grudge Match
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When the Articles of Confederation failed, the Constitutional Convention of 1787 became a contest between large states and small states for equal representation.
Crinkle Crankle: The Serpentine Wall With a Funny Name
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Crinkle crankle walls undulate, mimicking the shape of a snake's slither. But what's the purpose of these wavy walls?