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Why are some people early birds and others are night owls?

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Some people are early birds while others are clearly night owls. But why is that? Learn about the science behind early birds and night owls.

Why can't we remember being babies?

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A friend may joke that he remembers going through a long, dark tunnel into a blinding white light - and being hit on the bottom by a doctor. But in general, most people don't remember being born or learning to walk. Why is that?

The Jesus Quiz

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The Jesus quiz is all about the Good Book and the good news of Jesus Christ. Refresh your knowledge of why Jesus is such an important aspect of Christian life.

Can You Guess These Hymns From a Lyric?

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In church, they tell you the name of the song and where to find it in your hymnal. We're not going to make it so easy! If you love Christian music, test your knowledge now with our quiz!

Who Is Papa Legba, the Vodou Link Between the Human and Spirit Worlds?

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Papa Legba is a figure that stands as a mysterious link between the human and spirit worlds in the religion of Vodou, but who is he and what's his story?

Rossby Waves Affect Our Weather and Tides, But What Are They?

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Rossby waves influence everything from high tides to extreme weather patterns, and not just on Earth. They also occur on the sun and on Venus and Jupiter as well. So, what are they exactly?

Could the Moore v. Harper SCOTUS Case Radically Alter U.S. Democracy?

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The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could give state legislators almost complete control over federal elections, which some experts fear could establish one-party rule and endanger democracy.

How the CIA Used 'Vampires' to Fight Communism in the Philippines

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During in the Cold War, a CIA operative in the Philippines used the local folklore myth of the blood-sucking aswang to try and scare off communist rebels. Did it work?

Will Brain-computer Interfaces Make Knowledge Streamable?

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Could a computer chip implanted in our brains make the necessity of actually learning anything, like a language, obsolete because knowledge will be available for streaming 24/7?

Terrestrial Planets Are the Rocky Planets of the Solar System

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Terrestrial planets include the four closest to our sun, including Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars. What else makes these celestial bodies terrestrial planets?

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