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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.
How Many Oceans Are There?
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The oceans take up most of the surface area of our planet and remain mostly unexplored. But how many oceans are there?
Can You Pass This Difficult General Knowledge Test?
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Throughout our lives, we all learn a few facts that stick with us no matter how long we live. Do you think you know everything there is to know about all types of subjects? Then it's time to show your stuff by taking this quiz!
Fruit Bats Are the Best Pollinators (and Suppliers of Tequila)
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You read that right. Fruit bats are instrumental in pollinating hundreds of plants, including the agave, a key ingredient in tequila.
Scientists Discover Something Mind-blowing About How Usain Bolt Runs
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What is unique about the way Usain Bolt runs? Learn more about a new scientific study of Usain Bolt's stride in this HowStuffWorks artlcle.
Project Blue Beam: A Conspiracy Theory Straight out of 'Star Trek'
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Conspiracy theories: love them or hate them, they aren't going anywhere soon. For a conspiracy theory to have real staying power, it needs both a compelling narrative, and an audience who is either unable or unwilling to practice healthy skepticism.
Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Wants More Results, Less Politics
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In the lead-up to U.N. Climate Change Conference, the Swedish activist talked about Biden's climate plan, the media's responsibility and what gives her hope.
The Richest Countries in Africa, Based on GDP
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Western nations often think of the entire African continent as poor, thanks, in large part, to the legacies of the transatlantic slave trade and European colonialism. The truth is, many African countries were wealthy before colonization.
Amerigo Vespucci, a Lurid Pamphlet and the Naming of America
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It pays to promote. That's how Amerigo Vespucci got a new continent named in his honor. That and a little historical misunderstanding.
How a Nuclear Reactor Works
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Over the years, nuclear reactors have been viewed as both a miracle and a menace. How does a nuclear reactor do its job? And what happens when something goes wrong?