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Does the rotation of the Earth affect toilets and baseball games?
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The world's intelligentsia has managed to convince us that the Earth is round and makes a full rotation once every 24 hours. Why can't they agree on the effects of that rotation on toilets and ball games?
Net Neutrality Primer
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If you spend any amount of time surfing the Web, you've probably come the term "net neutrality." But what is it, and why is it stirring up controversy in Congress, the business world and the blogosphere?
How Lunar Landings Work
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People around the world watched as Neil Armstrong touched the moon and declared, "That's one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind." But how did we put a man on the moon?
10 Best Ideas for Interplanetary Communication
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In the future, as we send space probes and manned missions to explore the solar system and possibly colonize other worlds, there's a major problem that we'll have to overcome -- keeping in touch with them.
How Espresso Machines Work
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Espresso, cappuccino, latte, double latte, double mocha latte... Espresso drinks have become coffee-shop staples all over the world. Watch us take apart an espresso machine!
Is It Scratchy? 5 Things to Know About Bamboo Toilet Paper
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We've all become hyperaware of the importance of toilet paper during our lives in the world of COVID-19. But there are some Earth-friendly options that exist as well. Have you tried them?
Can You Pass a Scuba Diving Certification Quiz?
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Scuba diving: It's the passport to a gorgeous underwater world ... but it's not very forgiving of the careless or the reckless! Think you could pass a diver certification quiz? Find out now with our quiz!
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.
Which Avenger are You?
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The Avengers are a culmination of the world's greatest and most popular superheroes. More popular than ever, you have likely wondered which Avenger you would be. To find out, take this quiz!
Can We Guess if You Typically Follow Your Head or Your Heart?
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There are a lot of different types of people in this world, but when it comes right down to it, all of them fit in two categories, those that follow their head, and those that follow their heart, which one are you?