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9 Biggest Birds in the World
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They are all huge, but does it surprise you that none of the nine biggest birds can fly?
Can You Match the Classic Book to Its Most Famous Line?
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"There is no agony greater than bearing an untold story inside you..." except maybe knowing a famous line, but not being able to remember the book it came from! Try your luck at matching a quote to its book with our quiz!
We'll Show You a Well-Known Player from Each MLB Team, You Tell Us Who They Are
Baseball is one of America's most beloved sports to watch, whether in person or on TV. A variety of well-known and famous MLB players have earned coveted awards and titles for their achievements in baseball. Do you think you can name all of these baseball players from a picture? Try this quiz now to find out!
Why Is the Thwaites Glacier Called the 'Doomsday Glacier'?
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Scientists are concerned that the Thwaites Glacier is melting at a rapid pace, though some don't love the name "Doomsday Glacier." What does the rapid melt of this huge glacier mean for the future of our planet?
The Real Story Behind the 'Amityville Horror House'
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Decades after the publication of "The Amityville Horror," not to mention the movie and its countless spin-offs, we're still fascinated by the story of this haunted house - even though many people now think it was a hoax.
How Book Banning Works
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Judy Blume, John Steinbeck and Maya Angelou are among the top 10 most challenged American authors. But to be challenged is not to be banned. What does it take to ban a book?
What Is A Rip Current?
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Rip currents are narrow, powerful currents of water that run from the beach out into the ocean. Learn how rip currents form and how to escape rip currents.
The Four-day Workweek Isn't as Crazy as You Think
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Studies have shown that people spend less than half of each day really being productive. So, why not reduce the workweek to 32 hours and get more done? Although it's worked at a number of companies, others balk at making the change.
How Spanglish Works
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A hybrid of English and Spanish known as Spanglish can be heard in many predominantly Hispanic areas as well as on TV and in movies. Learn where it came from and how it works.
How Auto Transport Works
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Auto transport companies transfer vehicles to different destinations. Learn how cars get from the manufacturer to the dealerships with auto transports.