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10 Awesome New Inventions You'll Never Hear About
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Despite all the Slinkies, Band-Aids and BIC pens out there, many patented inventions that push the boundaries of innovation will likely never see widespread use, like this car that's grown organically and emits pure oxygen.
Can You Name These Fonts?
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You probably don't think much about the fonts used in various written works, but these fonts can have a dramatic effect on everything from work to entertainment. Take our quiz to see how many you can name!
Can You Name All 40 of These Flowers?
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How well do you know the flowers of the world? If you were given images of 40 of these plants, would you be able to guess what they are? Take this quiz to find out!
Can You Identify All of These Coniferous Trees?
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Conifers conjure up winter scenes with snow and the winter holiday season. But did you know there are some coniferous trees that can't handle the snow? There are even some that thrive in arid regions! If you think know your cones, then take this quiz!
How Fingerprinting Works
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Fingerprinting is a popular technique for identifying criminals and authenticating access. Learn about fingerprinting and its storied history.
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.
Can You Identify These Night-Blooming Flowers?
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There are countless flowers that emerge in the morning to meet the sun, but you may be surprised to learn just how many species reach peak bloom long after the sun has set. Take our quiz to see how many of these night-bloomers you can name!
How Plasma Rockets Work
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Imagine if we could get to Mars in 40 days instead of seven months! It could happen if we used plasma rockets, which travel at 34 miles per second. But how do we make this a reality?
How Internet Radio Works
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Radio broadcasts over the Internet are increasingly popular and populist. Learn more about the media revolution that is Internet radio.
How Scientific Peer Review Works
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Scientific peer review is a quality-control system that critiques all new scientific discoveries. Learn more scientific peer review and its flaws.