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Some Nerve! Chutzpah Explained
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It takes a lot of brass to pull off chutzpah successfully. What does the word mean and what separates it from mere impudence?
Reel vs. Real History: How Accurate Are Your Favorite Movies?
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Everyone knows that Hollywood dramas are no substitute for a good history teacher. We're looking at what 10 "based on a true story" movies got wrong - or right. It's not always what you think!
Floating Fire Ant Rafts Are Horrifying, Dangerous, Really Cool
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What's the danger of floating fire ant colony rafts? Learn more about the insect survival strategy in this HowStuffWorks article.
Looks and Acts Like a Hummingbird? Could Be a Hummingbird Moth
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If you see a small hummingbird zip by your face, take a second look - what looks like a hummingbird may actually be a moth.
Quick Tips: Sahaja Yoga Explained
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More meditation than yoga, Sahaja yoga teaches self awareness through guided meditation.
Steampunk Blimps: Airships that Will Take You Back to the Future
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Do you love Steampunk? Then check out our pictures of Steampunk Blimps: Airships that Will Take You Back to the Future!
The Pros and Cons of Shale Gas
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Under our toes, a wealth of gas exists that burns clean and could wean the U.S. off energy dependence. But getting to it is a bit tricky.
Can fluoride make your teeth yellow?
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Too much fluoride can make your teeth yellow, but only if you're a pee-wee under the age of 8. Learn if fluoride can make your teeth yellow.
Macaroon vs. Macaron: Differentiating Between Sweet Treats
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Macaroons and macarons - they sound similar, but they look quite different. So how did we end up with two popular cookies that sound almost the same?
Amber Hagerman: The Abduction That Inspired AMBER Alerts
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By now, it's probably a familiar sound: jarring, ear-splitting tones that sound from your mobile device. Known as an AMBER Alert, these emergency notifications can be pivotal in finding abducted children. Named after Amber Hagerman, the system started in 1996.