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Is Voice of America's Mission of Objectivity In Danger?

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Voice of America, the U.S. government-controlled media network, has long had a reputation for being a source of unbiased news in contrast to the government-controlled media in countries it reaches.

The Amazing Mantis Shrimp Punches Its Prey, Plus More Colorful Facts

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These brightly colored crustaceans can smash aquarium glass or quickly cut through a human finger, so whatever you do, keep your distance.

The Secret South Carolina 'Monkey Farm' That Helped Develop the Polio Vaccine

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A little-known research facility in South Carolina housed thousands of monkeys and was key to developing the polio vaccine.

Perlite: It's Like Popcorn for Your Potting Soil!

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Those white beads you see in potting soil are made of a volcanic glass called perlite. And that's not the only place you'll see this versatile material.

How to Buy a Good Bottle of Prosecco

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You might think prosecco and Champagne are the same because they both have bubbles, but you'd be wrong. So what's makes a quality prosecco?

Is China Launching Fake Moon a Bright Idea?

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China is planning launch a 'fake' moon to provide extra illumination to Chengdu, Sichuan. HowStuffWorks looks at why.

Could We Build Our Own Gundams?

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Well, heck yeah, we can, and we have. Let's take a look.

Elemental Haiku: A Poetic Take on the Periodic Table

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Award-winning poet and fiction writer Mary Soon Lee has found a charming way to combine science and poetry in a refreshing new take on the periodic table of elements.

What's the Fascination With Number 23?

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From plane crashes and deaths to sports superstitions and hexagrams, many people believe that the number 23 possesses magical properties.

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