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Can You Name More Than 11 of These Biblical Things?
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Do you think you have the Bible down cold? You not only know the people in the Bible but the things in their world. It's time to make your Sunday school teacher proud and name at least 11 of these biblical objects!
The Basic Astronomy quiz
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The night sky has fascinated humans throughout history. Even if you're not a science buff in general, we're willing to bet you know a thing or two about astronomy yourself. Find out just how much with our quiz!
The Mysterious Disappearance of Aaron Burr's Daughter, Theodosia
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In 1812, she boarded a ship bound for New York, but never arrived. What happened to the daughter of Aaron Burr, the man who killed Alexander Hamilton?
What's the Meaning of the 'Don't Tread on Me' Flag?
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The "Don't Tread on Me" flag, showing a rattlesnake on a yellow background, has its roots in America's Revolutionary War but has become a right-wing symbol in the 21st century. What does it really mean?
How Does the U.S. Government Declassify Top Secret Documents?
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The FBI's seizure of top secret files from Donald Trump's home shined a spotlight on the declassification system. How does the process work?
Can You Pass This Elementary School Spelling Test?
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Spelling famously has no relation to IQ ... but even so, we all want what we write to look good. Are you ready to test your skills? We've got the quiz for you!
What does not guilty by reason of insanity mean?
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What does it mean when a person is found not guilty of a crime by reason of insanity? How is this decided?
How Pop-Up Turkey Timers Work
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Lots of turkeys sold in the United States come with a cool little piece of technology - the pop-up timer. But how do they know when the turkey is done?
Why Do Our Stomachs Growl?
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Everybody's stomach makes noises. Whether you call it growling, grumbling or gurgling, what is that sound and what is it trying to tell us?
Is There a Mathematical Formula for the 'Beer Goggles' Effect?
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As it turns out, beer is not the only factor in the 'beer goggles' effect. And scientists have come up with a fancy formula to prove it -- and let you calculate just how far off you are.