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How Think Tanks Work
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Think tanks reign as the place where scholars, policy makers and other folks work to find solutions to public problems. Learn more about think tanks.
What's the Difference Between Sherbet and Sorbet?
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Sorbet and sherbet contain the same ingredients, but sherbet contains additional ingredients as well. Learn more about sorbet and sherbet here.
12 Far-out Charismatic Leaders (and the Trouble They Caused)
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Throughout history, charismatic leaders have emerged and changed the world - for better and for worse.
What's a polymer?
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Polymers are the basic components in so many of the products we use each day. Learn how more about how polymers work.
How Skywriting Works
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Writing a legible message on paper requires a steady hand; writing one in the sky requires a steady everything.
10 Oldest Known Diseases
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You won't find some of history's biggest killers on this list, but you will find at least one disease that will make you want to bite something and another that might make you break out in "elevated pustules." Curious yet?
Top 5 Ancient Incan Inventions
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The Incan empire had a highly developed organizational system and a near limitless workforce that helped create a culture of wonders. So what are some of their inventions that we know about today?
How Pterosaurs Worked
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They were creatures of the air, but they aren't part of the avian family tree - and don't call them dinosaurs. What was life like for the pterosaurs, and what has sparked renewed interest in these flying reptiles?
What Happened to the Lost Colony at Roanoke?
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The Roanoke colony may have been doomed from the start: It failed in 1584, 1585 and again in 1587. But where did the last group go?
Bipolar Disorder Overview
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Bipolar disorder, also called manic-depressive disorder, affects millions of Americans. Learn about mania, mood swings and how bipolar is treated.