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SCIFs Are Spy-proof Places for America's Top Secrets
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SCIFs are spy-proof, highly secure facilities designed for viewing and working with sensitive national security secrets. We talk to a former general counsel for the NSA to find out how they work.
Haboobs Are Mother Nature's Worst Dust Storms
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Haboobs are giant walls of dust that can come seemingly out of nowhere. How are they created and are they different from sandstorms?
British Prime Minister Liz Truss Resigns After Only 44 Days
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Liz Truss has resigned as British prime minister. What does this mean for the future of the U.K. and who will take her place?
What Is It Like in the Eye of a Tornado?
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The eye of a tornado isn't something that most of us see. Usually, if you see a tornado you go and hide. But let's look into the eye of a tornado.
10 Gambling Anime Series With High Stakes and Kitschy Appeal
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Anime fans know it, but casual viewers might not: For pretty much any genre of movie or book, there's a corresponding genre in anime. Some are obvious, such as sci-fi, fantasy or sports anime, but others, like gambling anime, are easy to overlook if you aren't seeking them out.
How the Endocrine System Works
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The endocrine system comprises a number of glands that produce hormones with a varied array of vital functions. Hormones control or regulate the development or function of structures throughout the body.
Am I Cold-Blooded?
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We all like to think that we're nice people, but some of us are definitely nicer than others. If you want to find out whether you're secretly Mr. Rogers or whether you're secretly Regina George, this quiz will tell you the truth!
How Spiders Work
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Spiders are some of the most successful carnivores in history. Learn how spiders build webs and attack prey and examine cool spider species like jumping spiders.
How Earthquakes Work
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An earthquake is one of the most terrifying phenomena that nature can dish up. We generally think of the ground we stand on as "rock-solid" and completely stable. An earthquake can shatter that perception instantly, and often with extreme violence.
How Women Work
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If you believe what you see on TV, women are inscrutable, conniving, hysterical and apt to change their minds without reason or warning.