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Communicating With Aliens Is Hard. Communicating With Alien AI Could Be Harder
If you think about it, it'll likely be an alien machine that encounters our probes searching for intelligent life. How's that going to work?
Can You Pass This Australian Citizenship Test?
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Are you a citizen of Australia looking to brush up on your homeland knowledge? Maybe you're looking to move there eventually and want more info on this country. Have no fear, this quiz is here! Lets see if you'd make it in!
Are You Smarter Than the Average Person?
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There's some things that are common knowledge, and other things that go way over the average person's head. See if you are smarter than your average Joe with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
What's Your World History IQ?
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The history of the world is full drama, romance, heroes and villains, but how well do you know it? Put your knowledge to the test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
How Astrolabes Work
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Astrolabes are exquisitely crafted instruments that have hundreds of uses. Isn't it time you learned how to use this handy decoder of the sky?
Finland Is Definitely Happy, but Is It Part of Scandinavia?
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Named the happiest country in the world for the past three years in a row, Finland is considered a Nordic country. But is it part of Scandinavia?
The Cozy Icelandic Christmas Tradition You'll Want to Steal
HowStuffWorks learns about the Icelandic tradition of Jólabókaflóð or the Christmas Book Flood. Iceland is the most book-loving country in the world.
The Racial History of the Term 'Grandfathered In'
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While it often evokes the image of a gray-haired, old gentleman let off the hook because of his age, the intention behind the term 'grandfathered' came from origins far more sinister.
How SATs Work
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The SAT is explained in this article. Learn about the SAT.
Can You Identify These Small Countries by Their Outlines?
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Not every country can be big, so we're going to feature some small ones that really make an impact. But can you identify them only from an outline? Let's find out!