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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.
Where Do Cows Originate From? Taurine vs. Indicine Lineage
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Where do cows originate from? Oh, so you're ready to dive into the natural history of one of humanity’s most important domesticated animals.
9 Biggest Birds in the World
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They are all huge, but does it surprise you that none of the nine biggest birds can fly?
Stimulating Facts About Coffee
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If your morning routine includes a cup or two of coffee, you may know a few things about it. Learn all about coffee facts in this article.
The Dark History of Indigo, Slavery's Other Cash Crop
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HowStuffWorks traces the history of indigo from its origins and use as a cash crop for blue dye to its replacement by synthetics in the 20th century.
What Was the Strongest Earthquake Ever Recorded?
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Earthquakes are among the most powerful natural forces on Earth, often causing widespread devastation, triggering tsunamis and altering the landscape of a region. But how strong was the strongest earthquake of all time?
America's Top 10 Favorite Baked Goods
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Are you wondering what America's favorite baked goods are? Check out this article and see America's top 10 favorite baked goods.
How Pangaea Became 7 Separate Continents
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The idea of Pangaea comes from Alfred Wegener's hypothesis that the seven continents were once joined as a supercontinent. Learn more about Pangaea.
How Jim Crow Shaped America
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Jim Crow was about much more than laws enacted to suppress blacks. It was about a system involving politics, economics, social and cultural practices.
How Monkeypod Trees Work
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Monkeypod trees can grow to enormous dimensions when they're given room to spread out. Read more to learn what makes monkeypod trees so special.