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Could you commute from New York to Los Angeles in 12 minutes?
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Would you risk the mother of all jet lag if you could cross the U.S. in less time than it takes to pass through airport security? After all, your time is precious, and haven't supersonic and hypersonic technologies been around for decades now?
Are There Any Trillionaires? Not Yet, But We'll See One Soon
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A trillion dollars is a phenomenal sum of money, equivalent to 1,000 billion dollars. It's a figure so large it's almost unthinkable, yet we find ourselves wondering: Are there any trillionaires? According to Oxfam International, the world's first trillionaire is predicted to emerge within the next decade.
What Happened to SoBe Drinks?
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Some local convenience store shelves have remained relatively unaltered over the last few decades. Bright-colored labels and sugar-packed drinks are still in high supply, but beverage fans may recall distinctive glass bottles with two lizards on the label that have seemed to disappear.
How Artificial Hearts Work
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On July 2, 2001, heart failure patients gained new hope, as surgeons performed the first artificial heart transplant in nearly two decades. The AbioCor Implantable Replacement Heart is the first completely self-contained artificial heart and is expected to at least double the life expectancy of patients.
Kristin Smart: A Tragic Disappearance With No Clear Conclusion
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The disappearance of Kristin Smart in 1996 shook San Luis Obispo County to its core. It was a case that stretched over two decades — and even today, after a popular true-crime podcast, a high-profile case that ended in a murder conviction, questions remain about what exactly happened.
Think You Can Name the Fastest Cars of the '50s From Appearance Alone?
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The 1950s were a period of innovation in design, engineering and performance, and some of the greatest vehicles still on the road today come from that decade. While they may not seem fast by today's standard, they paved the way for so many great cars to come - how many can you name?
Who Would You Be in the Spider-Verse?
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Spider-man! Spider-man! Does whatever a spider can! And also, after five decades and dozens of iterations, he does a whole lot more than that. Heck, sometimes he's not even a he! Want to know which Spidey you are? Take the quiz and see!
Do You Recognize the Fastest Cars From the 1960s?
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The 1960s were when speed was invented. The Mustang, the Cobra, the Camaro, the Miura, this was the decade when fast was never fast enough. Every new model tried to outpace the old. Some succeeded incredibly well. How many do you know? Buckle up, it's going to be intense!
Can You Name These Male '70s Bands and Artists From an Image?
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Put on your bell bottoms and dust off your vinyl collection because it's time to hitch a ride back to music's grooviest decade! Whether you're an arena rocker, a punk or a dancing machine, we challenge you to name the guys who put the beat in the '70s!
Growing up in the '90s: A pop culture quiz
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Did you grow up in the '90s? If so, you know just how memorable the decade was in terms of music, movies, television, video games and more. Can you remember the best of the best from that era? Find out now in this '90s kid pop culture quiz!