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Basic World Trivia Quiz
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The Earth has experienced violent destruction that left beautiful scars. Mountains, valleys, islands and rivers paint the planet we know as the Blue Marble. What do you know about the Earth and the world in which we live? Can you pass a basic world trivia quiz?
Gemstone Identification Quiz
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Gemstones can tell us so much about ourselves. But what will your knowledge of them say about you? Test it right here, with this quiz.
How Tunnels Work
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Constructing a tunnel is one of the most complex challenges in the field of civil engineering. Learn about the basics behind tunnels.
How the MQ-9 Reaper Works
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Early unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) primarily carried out reconnaissance missions in war zones, but the Reaper packs some serious heat. Is there anything more foreboding than a drone with a Hellfire missile?
Top 10 Supercomputers
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If you're not up on the latest supercomputer news, you're in luck. See this list of the top 10 supercomputers to learn about the major players in computing.
Did the Marshall Plan Really Save Europe After World War II?
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The Marshall Plan was the secretary of state's plan to revive Europe financially after World War II. Learn how the Marshall Plan helped Europe's economy.
How the Aston Martin Rapide Works
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The Aston Martin Rapide is a new concept car that debuted at the North American International Auto Show. Learn more about the Aston Martin Rapide.
How Much Do You Know About Curling?
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Everyone knows that hockey has a place in every Canadian's heart, but curling is also loved by many. Do you consider yourself one of the sport's biggest fans? Prove it by showing us how much you know!
'God Is Dead' and 4 Other Quotes From Nietzsche, Explained
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Nietzsche's prose is playful, but its meaning is often opaque. Though perhaps we should expect nothing less from a philosopher who wrote, "I am not a man. I am dynamite."
How Global Icon Coco Chanel Reinvented Women's Fashion
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She's a symbol for fashion and feminism, and she designed the little black dress. But hanging next to it in her closet were some big skeletons, too.