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Metallurgy: The Study of Metals and Their Properties
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Metallurgy involves studying how metals behave and using that understanding to manipulate and shape them into various forms.
Can You Match the MCU Quote to the Character?
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The MCU is great at so many things and one of them is definitely coming up with amazing, standout quotes. If you can do this all day, if you are inevitable, if you are Iron Man (or maybe even Groot), then take the quiz and show your stuff!
The Captain America Movies Quiz
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If you are a fan of everything Marvel, take our Captain America quiz. Answer all the questions right, and you may end up feeling like a superhero!
How the Green Berets Work
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John F. Kennedy called the green beret "a symbol of excellence, a badge of courage, a mark of distinction in the fight for freedom" -- a nod to the most formidable arm of the U.S. military. The Green Berets, or Special Forces, are America's first line of defense around the world.
Who Paid the Largest Criminal Fine in History and Why?
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The largest criminal fines in history have been paid by corporations, not individuals. Who paid the largest criminal fine in history and why?
Did Jackie Robinson Really Break Baseball's Color Barrier?
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Jackie Robinson is rightfully lauded for breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947. But there were many unsung players who paved the way.
How Zero Works
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You use the number zero all the time, but it may surprise you to learn that it sometimes isn't a number at all. It may surprise you even more to learn that it was all but invented. See what else surprises you about zero in this article.
What's the difference between a semi-automatic weapon and a machine gun?
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The term "semi-automatic weapon" is used in the U.S. media often. But what does it really mean? Is it just another term for a machine gun?
How Removing Public Monuments Works
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Controversy surrounds the removal of public monuments honoring the U.S. Confederacy. But who or what determines which monuments go up or come down?
Why Democrats Are Donkeys and Republicans Are Elephants
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A donkey and an elephant are the symbols of the U.S. Democratic and Republican parties. Learn the story behind the donkey and the elephant.