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How Many Houseplants Do You Need for Good Indoor Air Quality?

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For decades we've been told having houseplants can improve our indoor air quality. So, do you need to live in a veritable jungle for this to ring true?

9 Deep-diving Facts About the Lands of Oceania

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Fourteen countries and 39 million square miles make up Oceania in the South Pacific. And bungee jumping was invented there, too.

London Bridge Has Never Fallen Down, But It Keeps Getting Rebuilt

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Despite what the nursery rhyme says, London Bridge is not falling down - and never really has. But the bridge that spans the Thames has been rebuilt again and again for two millennia.

11 Pretty Awesome Facts About the Pacific Ocean

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It covers more than 30 percent of the planet, and is home to all kinds of sea creatures. What other facts make the Pacific Ocean so amazing?

What Really Happened to Yuri Gagarin, the First Man in Space?

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He stood just 5 feet, 2 inches. But Gagarin cast an enormously long shadow in space exploration, both for his achievements and his mysterious death.

Why Did Napoleon Lose the Battle of Waterloo?

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Lots of things contributed to Napoleon's loss at Waterloo - including bad weather, superior British defense tactics and perhaps a bad case of hemorrhoids.

Towering Obelisks Are Everywhere. Here's Why They're So Awe-inspiring

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Obelisks can be found in cities throughout the world, from Washington, D.C., to Paris, France. But what is the origin of these massive structures?

How to Make Slime

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Making slime is a fun project to do at home or school - and it takes just a few everyday ingredients to pull it off. We've got some recipes inside.

Iterative Evolution: Did the Aldabra Rail Evolve Twice?

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The flightless Aldabra rail only lives on the Aldabra Atoll in Madagascar. But this example of iterative evolution descended from birds that soar.

What Is Lent, and Why Do Christians Give Up Something for It?

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Christians often 'give up something for Lent' but why? What is the real reason behind the season?

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