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How Olympic Torches Work
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Every two years, the Olympic torch makes its way through a huge relay to the Opening Ceremony that kicks off the Olympic Games. Learn all about the torch's history, construction and transport.
10 Everyday Things You're Probably Doing the Hard Way
Are you doing things the hard way? Explore 10 Everyday Things You're Probably Doing the Hard Way to discover how to make your life a little easier.
How could adding lime to seawater cut atmospheric CO2?
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Adding lime to seawater could increase the efficiency of the world's oceans as carbon sinks. Learn about adding lime to seawater and carbon sinks.
What is the most isolated culture on Earth -- and what can we learn from it?
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The most isolated culture on Earth has managed to avoid the rapid evolution of society and technology. Learn about the most isolated culture.
Who Owns the Beach? It Depends
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On most U.S. shorelines, the public has had a time-honored right to "lateral" access to beaches. That sandy space, however, is being hotly contested.
Hagfish: This Eel-like Slime Machine Is a Predator's Nightmare
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The elusive hagfish is a master at hiding in holes and crevices, but its main defense is its ability to release a noxious, suffocating and sometimes poisonous slime when attacked.
9 Deep-diving Facts About the Lands of Oceania
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Fourteen countries and 39 million square miles make up Oceania in the South Pacific. And bungee jumping was invented there, too.
What If Humans Could Breathe Underwater?
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Remove that pesky drowning risk, and the world formerly under the sea opens with possibility - despite our inefficient limbs and tendency toward hypothermia.
The Goblin Shark Has an Odd Secret Weapon: Its Oily Liver
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How did the goblin shark score its haunting name? It has something to do with the goblin shark's visage. Find out more about the goblin shark.
Does light attract sharks?
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Light attracting sharks is a theory that suggests sharks are drawn by bright, shiny, yellow and light-colored objects. Learn about light and sharks.