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5 Hugely Fun Facts About Mass (Not Weight)
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Weight is the measurement of gravity's pull on an object. And it varies by location. Mass is a different beast altogether.
Why Are Wishbones Supposed to be Lucky?
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Every Thanksgiving, pairs across the U.S. break wishbones to see who's left holding the bigger piece and, of course, the bigger chunk of luck. But, why?
NBA Trivia Quiz: Nothin' but Net
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Put your NBA knowledge to the test! Take the ultimate trivia quiz and celebrate the league's iconic moments.
Does It Rain on Other Planets?
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Imagine sheets of methane, sulfuric acid and, yes, even diamonds falling from the sky. HowStuffWorks explains how it how it rains on other planets.
What Galaxy Matches Your Soul?
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Astronomers estimate there are between 100 billion and 200 billion galaxies in the universe. That's a lot of galaxies! With so many to choose from, we bet one of them matches your soul. Want to know which one? Take the quiz!
Which Greek God or Goddess Are You?
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Calling all Greek mythology fans out there! Do you think you channel these gods and goddesses sometimes? Take the quiz to see!
Can You Guess the Book Title From an Anagram of the Letters?
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Deciphering an anagram is similar to the feeling that you get when you're reading code. You get that excited, top-secret rush, like from a Dan Brown novel. Can you figure out these book title anagrams? We promise that "1984" does not make the list.
The Bullet Ant's Sting Packs a Painful Punch
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A bullet ant's sting will hurt for a long time, but it probably won't kill you.
Marvel's 'Wakanda Forever' Pays Homage to Mesoamerican Cultures
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The Talokan of "Wakanda Forever" is inspired, not by African cultures, but by Mesoamerica, a vast area that covers most of Central America and part of Mexico.
Gliese 581c: The First 'Earth-like' Planet Found
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Gliese 581c was one of the first "Earth-like" planets found, back in 2007. It generated a lot of excitement then but what about now?