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Are You a Phan of Phantom of the Opera?
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This award-winning musical broke all kinds of records. Die hard phans of Phantom of the Opera know all the facts. Are you one of them? In this quiz, we'll test your knowledge of all thing POTO. Put on your white mask.
Methuselah Lived Nearly 1,000 Years, According to the Bible
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Today, we're diving into the legendary figure of Methuselah, the oldest person recorded in human history. Mentioned in the Bible as living 969 years, Methuselah is often seen as a symbol of longevity and divine mystery. But what makes him so significant in religious tradition?
Mammoth vs. Elephant: Same Family, Different Species
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It’s the ultimate throwback face-off: mammoth vs. elephant. These two giants share a lot of DNA, but their differences are buried in the fossil record and written across their anatomy. One is an extinct species, the other still roams Earth’s forests and savannas.
Hypersonic Speed Explained: How Hypersonic Planes Work
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Higher, farther, faster: NASA's X-43A plane is destined to set new speed records. What sets the X-43A apart from other rocket-powered aircraft is that it is powered by a scramjet engine. Learn all about it.
What Is the Biggest Cat in the World? Top 9 Species in the Wild
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Get ready to unleash your inner wild as we prowl into the heart of the animal kingdom, where the biggest cat in the world roams. And no, we're not talking about Barivel, the Maine coon who holds the record for the longest domestic cat in the world.
How the F15 Works
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Floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee -- the F-15 is the Muhammad Ali of the skies. The military has been using this fighter jet since the '70s, and it still outmaneuvers the competition. Find out why this plane has a perfect combat record.
The Worst Flood in History (and 9 Other Catastrophic Floods)
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Floods have shaped landscapes, destroyed cities and taken lives for centuries. This list that starts with the worst flood in history looks at some of the most catastrophic floods in recorded history, from natural disasters fueled by heavy rain to human-engineered failures that ended in tragedy.
Why Are Blue Whales Going Silent?
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The pattern of blue whales going silent has become a troubling in the Pacific Ocean, and scientists are paying close attention. Recordings show strong seasonal and year-to-year variation in blue whale vocalizations—including periods with lower detected calling—and scientists are concerned.
How Well Do You Remember the 2000s?
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Did you spend your nights taking care of your Neopets? Remember who Facebook was actually created for? When did the King of Pop pass away? Test your knowledge about one of the most memorable decades of recorded history, the 2000s!
How Well Do You Remember the 2000s?
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Did you spend your nights taking care of your Neopets? Remember who Facebook was actually created for? When did the King of Pop pass away? Test your knowledge about one of the most memorable decades of recorded history, the 2000s!