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What Is Avogadro's Number?
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That's one seriously big number, and technically Amedeo Avogadro didn't even come up with it. So how did the Italian chemist make such an indelible (numerical) mark on the wonderful world of chemistry?
Mob Boss John Gotti Never Lived Up to His 'Teflon Don' Nickname
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Gambino crime boss John Gotti is remembered as the Teflon Don for beating the legal system. But Gotti died in prison, so did he really live up to that name?
How do you know if you should go to the emergency room?
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It can be hard to tell whether an injury, illness or other troubling symptom warrants a trip to the ER. See when it is good to go to the ER.
Are Banana Spiders Harmless? Depends on Which You See
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Is the "banana spider" you're looking at the one that sits around harmlessly catching flies, or could its bite kill a small child? If we rely solely on common names, this question is complicated.
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.
Who Invented Chess?
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Like many things, chess wasn't invented by one person but rather several people. Here's a short history of chess.
Can You Identify All of These Patterns?
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Checkered shirt? How about gingham, houndstooth, tartan or Madras? Anyone with even a hint of fashion sense knows that there are more styles of checkered patterns than there are clothes in an average closet. Think you can ID the most popular patterns, checkered or otherwise? Take this quiz to find out!
Can You Score 27/35 on This Difficult Animal Quiz?
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People are strange, and so are animals! There are some that are really weird, and then there are those you consider as ordinary, yet they have their own brand of strangeness in ways you didn't know. See if you can detect these quirky animal kingdom facts in this difficult animal quiz!
The Order of Assassins Was Very Real and Very Deadly
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The Nizari Ismaili were some of the most feared assassins in the turbulent medieval Middle East. They used secret techniques to survive against enemies with bigger armies. That is until they finally met their match.
How Brainwashing Works
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Brainwashing is the attempt to change the thoughts and beliefs of another person against their will. Learn about the science behind brainwashing.