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What Does the Speaker of the House Do?

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The speaker of the House occupies a central role in our government, but what exactly does the job entail?

You Don't Want to Know How Maraschino Cherries Are Made

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The expression "the cherry on top" refers to a very good thing. You may think differently once you learn how maraschino cherries are actually made.

Kummakivi, Finland's Balancing Rock, Seems to Defy the Laws of Physics

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It looks completely impossible that this rock should stand, balanced as it is, but it has not moved since the last ice age.

Hiroshima Shadows Preserve One of History's Darkest Moments

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One of the most haunting images of World War II is the "human shadow" etched into the stone steps of the City of Hiroshima branch of Sumitomo Bank.

Why is the keypad arrangement different for a telephone and a calculator?

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It's one of those seemingly-unexplainable lapses in logic -- Why do these two digit-based devices order their number keys in exactly opposite ways?

So ... Just How Many House Cats Are There in the World?

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Counting the number of housecats around the world is about as difficult as, well, herding cats. In fact, estimates of global cat population vary... by millions.

Air Pollution Kills 5.5 Million Per Year, Half in China and India Alone

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Millions of people die every year because of poor air quality, new international research finds. That number is expected to rise in coming years.

Why Are Today's Lottery Jackpots So Ginormous?

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A lone winner in South Carolina picked the magic Mega Millions numbers to win the $1.537 billion jackpot on October 23, 2018.

Mathematicians Solve Sum-of-Three-Cubes Problem for the Number 42

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Two mathematicians have solved a decades-old math problem by harnessing the power of a virtual supercomputer.

Morkie: A Maltese and Yorkshire Terrier Mix, Not a Beloved Alien

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The Morkie is a tiny dog with a big personality. A mix of the Maltese and Yorkshire Terrier, the Morkie blends the charm of both parent breeds into one affectionate companion. As a crossbreed, this little dog has won the hearts of pet parents looking for something small, smart, and full of playful spirit.

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