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Does the U.S. Military Maintain Secret Underwater Bases?
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Underwater military bases sound super-cool, but what are the odds they truly exist?
Why Fruit Flies Were the First Animals in Space
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The little flies have way more in common with us than you think. And it made them the perfect test animal to send to space.
Do you really need to poop every day?
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No, you don't really need to poop every day. Get the scoop on poop at HowStuffWorks.
Squirrels Get Jacked During Hibernation; No Weights Needed!
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Hibernating mammals like ground squirrels can build some muscle mass during their big sleep, with the help of gut bacteria.
How would time travel affect life as we know it?
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Would time travel affect life in any significant way if it was at all possible? Find out if time travel would affect life in this article.
Can You Pass This Canadian Trivia Quiz?
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You know the basic facts about Canada, but there's a whole lot more to know as well. Think you're a Canadian trivia master? Take the quiz to find out if you know some lesser-known trivia!
How Adhesive Tape Works
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In 1925, after an auto paint job gone wrong, a young research assistant was struck by the idea for adhesive tape. But how does tape actually stick, and how are we able to peel it off a roll?
GLOBE Wants You as a Citizen Scientist
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Citizen science allows virtually anyone to collect and analyze date about the Earth. GLOBE wants you to become its citizen scientist.
What % Clark Griswold Are You?
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When the holidays roll around, how much like Clark Griswold are you? Are you a self-proclaimed expert in exterior illumination? Do you take finding the perfect Christmas tree VERY seriously? "Burn some dust" and eat some rubber during this quiz, and we'll let you know how much you have in common with everyone's favorite dad.
Solar Storm + Earth's Magnetic Field = Auroras Galore
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In 1859, the Carrington Event was the most intense global solar storm ever recorded. The effects were felt all over the Earth.