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What Type of Tree Are You?
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Trees and human beings exist in a symbiotic relationship. We breathe in oxygen from the trees, and they convert our carbon dioxide into energy. Our ancestors recognized this interdependence and revered trees in their spiritual practices. So, with a tip of the hat to our arboreal friends, the question at hand is what kind of a tree are you?
How Sophisticated Are You?
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Our world has started to blur the lines of refined and cultured behavior, but society still has rules for polite behavior. Take this quiz to find out how sophisticated you really are.
What % Shy Are You?
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If you'd rather melt into the ground then talk to a stranger, we don't blame you. While no socializing is required on your part to take this personality quiz, we are curious about where you fall on our spectrum of shy to outgoing!
Can We Guess the Flower That Best Matches Your Personality?
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Chances are pretty good you do have a "favorite flower." And it's no coincidence that it's your favorite, because it matches up pretty well to who you are. Want to see if we can guess right, based on this quiz? Give it a shot and celebrate with a bouquet!
Time Is Up for the Leap Second
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The decision made at the 27th General Conference on Weights and Measures will scrap leap seconds for good by 2035.
Butterflies Inspire Creation of Lightest Paint in the World
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As the result of a happy accident, scientists have created a sustainable paint that's lighter, longer-lasting and more cooling than traditional paint.
Who Invented the Telegraph?
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The telegraph was a groundbreaking invention that transformed communication in the 19th century. Explore its impact on news media and global connectivity.
Mars Is Littered With Over 7 Tons of Trash From Robotic Space Exploration
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Debris on Mars comes from three main sources: inactive spacecraft, discarded hardware and crashed spacecraft. What risk does this trash pose to current and future missions?
How One Key Protein May Help Tendons Enhance Athletic Performance
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The presence of the protein Piezo1 plays a key role in how tendons heal - and a genetic mutation in that protein may enhance athletic performance.
How does the Social Security system work?
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How does the Social Security system (in the U.S.) work? When I pay money into the system, where does my money go and where is my account kept (does some bank have the money in my account)?