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99% of People Can't Name These Mythical Creatures! Can You?

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Monsters are part of our everyday life and they are immortalized in books, movies, and storytelling. With so many different monsters out there, would you be able to identify all of them? Take this quiz to test your monster knowledge!

Can You Name All 35 Famous Works of Literature From a Description?

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Literature gives us a record of how humans have processed the joys and griefs of existence over the ages. How much of the record have you read? Let's test your knowledge of human experience with this quiz!

How Isaac Newton Worked

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Isaac Newton is one of the most important contributors to the field of science. Learn about the life of Isaac Newton.

How Population Works

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Population is one of the most important aspects of human civilization. Learn about population and find out how a population is counted.

How Aphrodisiacs Work

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Most of us have heard the talk about oysters and chocolate, and maybe you've read an article about the stimulating effects of ginseng. But garlic, licorice and cucumber? Learn about the history of aphrodisiacs and whether they've been proven to be effective.

How Atom Smashers Work

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Atom smashers are used to help us discover what matter is made of. Learn about atom smashers and find out how an atom smasher works.

10 Plants Lost to History

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Are trees and shrubs as cute as pandas? As awe-inspiring as whales? Maybe not, but many are in danger of going the way of the dodo - just like countless leafy greens before them. Learn about some amazing plants we lost to history.

10 Reasons the Multiverse Is a Real Possibility

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In 1957, Hugh Everett first wrote about the multiverse - different realms where every choice spawns a separate universe in which another version of ourselves does something different. It sounds crazy, but here are some reasons it might be true.

10 of History's Most Torrid Love Affairs

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History's most torrid love affairs rival those portrayed in fiction. Learn about 10 of history's most torrid love affairs.

10 Ways Animals Supposedly Predict the Weather

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Next time the cat starts sneezing, should you look for your umbrella or check her out for allergies? There are many superstitions out there about animals and weather prediction. Which ones hold water, and which ones are for the birds?

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