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What If Cows Didn't Exist?
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A world without cows would be a world without burgers, right? Yes, and to beef eaters that's bad news, but it would also be a world with less methane. So would losing all cows be worth it?
Are there more floods now than there used to be?
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I read 'How Floods Work,' but I still have a question: Why are there so many more floods now? It seems like there are floods all the time, and it didn't used to be that way. Is it raining more?
How Vampires Work
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The vampire legend has been evolving for centuries. The most common image of the vampire was born in Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula" in 1897, but the stories go back further than that. Learn all about the undead.
Carpenter Ants vs. Black Ants: Wood-munchers vs. Sugar-seekers
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Not all ants are created equal, especially when it comes to carpenter ants vs. black ants. Though both are common ant species and household nuisances, their behavior, nesting habits, and potential for damage are quite different.
How to Repair Small Appliances
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Before you toss out that malfunctioning hair dryer, toaster, or other small appliance, make sure the problem isn't an easy one to fix. Learn troubleshooting tips for all types of small appliances.
What Generation Do You Actually Belong In?
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They call people born after 2013 "Gen Alpha," but odds are those kids are all a bit young to be doing quizzes. Want to know what generation you actually belong in? Take the quiz and see!
Origins of Santa Claus: A Turkish Saint and American Poetry
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Ever wonder where the jolly man in the red suit came from? The origins of Santa Claus are a mix of myth, history, and marketing, all rooted in an ancient saint and reshaped by centuries of Christmas customs and commercial imagination.
How Digital Television Works
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Digital television boasts up to 10 times the detail of regular analog TV, and DTV stations are on the air in full force. Find out all about this top-of-the-line format and the future of television.
Why Does the 'Dirty Dancing' Lake Keep Draining?
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Mountain Lake in Virginia is best known for its starring role in 'Dirty Dancing.' But today, it's nothing more than a muddy pit that's all but dried up ... and geologists think they may know why.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone — Film vs. Book Quiz
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Accio errors, replacements and exclusions! This quiz is all about what happens when books are adapted into movies. If you can get more than 30 of these correct, you'll receive your invitation to Hogwarts.