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Can You Pass This College Vocabulary Quiz?
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Are you an avid reader? Do you have a dictionary on-hand at all time? Could you go head-to-head with a college grad in Scrabble or Taboo? If you answered yes, you've probably acquired quite an impressive stock of words. Do you think your internal dictionary is at a college level, or has time stolen away some of your memory? Take the quiz to see if your vocabulary truly impresses your friends, or just befuddles them!
Brown Noise vs. White Noise: Which Is Best for Quality Sleep?
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If you have trouble sleeping you might have been told to get a white noise machine. But white isn't the only color of noise out there.
Earth's Black Box Warns of Planet's End Due to Climate Change
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A new project aims to document the possible demise of Planet Earth due to climate change. It's called Earth's Black Box and the creators hope this will be a warning to all Earth-dwellers to take global warming seriously.
How 'Algospeak' Subverts Online Shadow Banning
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Social media platforms use algorithms to remove problematic material. "Algospeak" is the workaround and it's broadly influencing everyday language.
Ultra-processed Foods May Increase Inflammation, Chronic Disease Risk
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Many of us are well aware that ultra-processed foods are harmful for our health. Two new studies have shown that poor nutrition may not be the only resulting health problem.
The Tragedy of Caleb Schwab and a Lethal Waterslide
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The tragic death of 10-year-old Caleb Schwab at Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Kansas City in August 2016, shocked the community and devastated his family.
1969 Hurst/Olds
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With a bright gold stripe proclaiming its glorious return, a Hurst-modified Olds 4-4-2 muscle car enjoyed its second season in 1969. Check out the performance numbers on the 1969 Hurst/Olds.
12 Types of Windows for Your Home or Office Building
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Different types of windows do a lot more than let us see outside. They brighten up rooms, bring in fresh air and help regulate temperature.
10 Least Diverse States in the U.S.
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If you're looking for diversity in the United States, you're not alone. Researchers, policymakers and businesses alike want to understand how populations vary in terms of race, religion, culture, language, education and more.
Blue Jellyfish Have Specialized Tissues in Place of Eyes, Brains, and More
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If you spot a splash of electric blue drifting along the shoreline, it's probably not a plastic bag. That pulsing blob is likely either a Portuguese man-of-war or a blue jellyfish, one of the most striking marine invertebrates you can find floating near beaches in the Northern Hemisphere (primarily in the North Atlantic region).