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Which British Accent Do You Have?
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The British Isles - containing the UK and Ireland - are full of different accents, varying down to areas as small as a few blocks. Can we figure out which one you have?
How Intelligent Are You, Really?
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The measure of intelligence can be taken through a number of methods. There is pure IQ, there is learned knowledge (book smarts), and there is practical knowledge (street smarts). If we combine all your attributes and measure them, where do you think you'll come out?
Can We Guess Your Dream Car?
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Having a dream car is part of being an American. It's in our blood. All we can think about is cars when we are children, and as adults, with the means to own cars in our grasp, our fantasies become tantalizingly close. Can we guess which car is your fantasy?
Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: Guess What Roles These Actors Turned Down
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Whether they (stupidly) turned them down outright or got passed over at the last minute, some actors missed out on very iconic roles. Take our quiz to see how many of these you know.
Why July's Full Moon Is Known as the Buck Moon
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And this month's buck moon is extra-special because it is a supermoon!
Is the Doomsday Fish Actually a Terrible Omen?
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As land-dwelling humans, the ocean can be both fascinating and a little (or a lot) frightening. It's therefore not all that surprising that an appearance of the large, strange-looking oarfish might make people anxious, especially in our social-media addled age.
Check Out the Human Library, Where the Books Are People
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There are no books at this library; instead you check out people. Why? To talk to them and help shatter the stereotypes that divide us.
15 Types of Gemstones to Add a Little Sparkle to Your Life
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From ancient amulets to modern engagement rings, different types of gemstones have always caught the human eye.
Goose vs. Swan: Distinguishing Between Long-necked Birds
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At first glance, geese and swans seem like large, long-necked cousins in the bird world — and they are. But the goose vs. swan comparison reveals key differences in size, behavior, migration, and even their place in the ecosystem.
The Average Height for Men Varies Widely Around the World
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How tall is the average guy? It’s a question that bridges human biology, geography and public health.