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The Milky Way: Understanding Our Place in the Galaxy

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A look at the night sky at any time of year will reveal a faint band of light stretching across the sky -- our solar system's home, the Milky Way. How much do we really know about it?

The 42 Things You Should Know About 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'

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In its 26-year history, "The Hitchhiker's Guide" has rubbed shoulders with Darth Vader, the Ghostbusters, Pink Floyd and Radiohead and put its stamp on an asteroid. Find out what else you should know.

How Crop Circles Work

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Are crop circles the work of alien visitors? Are they a natural phenomenon? Are they elaborate hoaxes perpetrated by some very dedicated humans? Learn how researchers try to separate the supernatural from the scientific.

10 Paint Colors to Help Sell Your Home

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Do you know the 10 paint colors to help sell your home? Find out the 10 paint colors to help sell your home in this article.

How Drought Works

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What happens when the rains cease and water levels dry up precipitously? Everything from abundant grasses to apex predators suffers the consequences.

10 Incredible Wind Power Facts

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In the race to find alternative energy sources, wind power is a strong contender. In fact, it's already making its mark. How much do you know about this up-and-coming energy source?

How Hydropower Plants Work

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Hydropower plants produce about 24 percent of the world's electricity and supply more than 1 billion people with power. Find out how hydropower plants work.

How Mistletoe Works

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Hanging mistletoe over a doorway is a common Christmas tradition. Have you ever wondered about the story behind it? Find out why people kiss beneath this shrubbery.

How Rail Guns Work

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Rail guns leave gunpowder-based weapons in the dust (one can hit a target 250 miles away in six minutes). So why isn't the military using them? Find out how rail guns can be used and learn about the limitations of this technology.

How Electric Car Charging Networks Work

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Electric car charging networks already exist in some countries. Read about electric car charging networks and when they might fully arrive.

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