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10 Reasons Why Space Exploration Matters to You
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Yes, we have some amazing inventions thanks to space exploration, and we're curious about life on other planets. But the cosmos also touches a deeper part of our psyches. Here are 10 reasons space exploration matters to you.
10 Major Players in the Private Sector Space Race
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Sure, the shuttles may be sitting around in museums now, but our journey to space is far from over. Get ready to meet some serious contenders in the new space race.
Who was James Webb?
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He was responsible for some of humanity's greatest achievements, and his name now graces a massive NASA project. But how did a law degree lead to being a space pioneer?
'The Exorcist' Quiz
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Decades after its release, it is still one of the creepiest and scariest movies ever made. How much do you know about "The Exorcist"?
Popular Christmas Carols Quiz
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How much do you know about songs of the Christmas season, from jingling jams to joyful hallelujahs? Take this quiz to find out!
How Your Appendix Works
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Does your appendix serve a purpose? Learn what some say your appendix does, what your appendix looks like and what can go wrong with an appendix.
Top 10 Food Fads of All Time
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Have you ever made gelatin with bits of turkey suspended in it? If so, then you've embraced a food fad. Learn about the top 10 food fads of all time.
Where Is the Hubble Telescope and How Does It Work?
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The Hubble Space Telescope is one of the most amazing machines in orbit right now. Learn more about the Hubble Space Telescope and how it works.
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.
Thank Goodness for Retractable Cords, Right?
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They keep our miles and miles of unruly cords untangled and out of the way. But how do they work?