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How Do Fireworks Explode in Specific Shapes?

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Nothing quite thrills like seeing fireworks light up the night sky. A lot of design and planning goes into creating the awe-inspiring shapes we've come to love.

Platinum: What's So Special About the Shiny Metal?

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This white-hot metal not only makes beautiful jewelry, it's coveted for industrial, medical and military purposes too.

Eugenics Overshadows the Legacy of Scientific Genius Francis Galton

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Francis Galton did pioneering work in meteorology, psychology, statistics and biometrics. But today he is mainly remembered for promoting eugenics.

Can You Nominate Yourself for a Nobel Prize?

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Nobel prizes offer lots of prestige and big payouts. But how do you become eligible for one? And can you lobby for yourself?

Second to None: Here's the Buzz on Buzz Aldrin

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Buzz Aldrin was the second man on the moon, as well as a math whiz, scuba enthusiast and inspiration for Buzz Lightyear. How cool is all that?

This Is What Happens When You Work at a Desk for 20 Years

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'Emma' is the physical embodiment of what years behind a desk could do to your body. HowStuffWorks looks at how we can avoid becoming Emma.

How the Adirondack Chair Became the Comfiest One You Can Own

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The comfort of the wide armrests, high back and slanted seat of the Adirondack chair have made it legendary since its invention in the early 1900s.

The 'New Girl' Quiz

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Are you a "New Girl" superfan? How much do you know about Jess, Nick, Cece, Schmidt, Coach and Winston? See if you can ace this test or if you'll have to put money in the Douche Bag Jar. Also, spoilers for the first four seasons ahead!

Can You Guess the Board Game from the Pieces?

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We've all played a board game at one point in our life, but how well have you been paying attention to the pieces? Take this quiz if you think you're an expert!

Sorry, but Only People in Their 30s Can Answer These Questions!

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Are you an older Millennial? If so, you're going to ace this quiz about all things cultural and factual! Let's get going!

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