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Science vs. '90s Disaster Movies, a Deeply Geeky Pop Culture Quiz

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We're still watching '90s campy disaster flicks for the action scenes and nostalgia value. But accuracy was never their forte. This quiz explains why.

Are You Smarter Than a High Schooler?

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It's been a while since you cracked open any textbooks, but you're still smarter than a high schooler. Right? No need to cram for this one, just head to question 1 and stretch your brain!

This 'Enchantress of Numbers' Was the World's First Computer Programmer

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Ada Lovelace was the daughter of famed poet Lord Byron. But she moved out of her father's shadow to make a name in numbers, not words.

How Quantum Suicide Works

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A man has a gun. But this is no ordinary man, and this is no ordinary gun. This isn't a setup for a sci-fi thriller. It's the premise for quantum suicide.

10 Worst Reasons People Have Called 911

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Having trouble with your homework? Looking to meet a nice guy? Need some cigarettes? Who you gonna call? 911? Believe it or not, all of these are actual 911 calls. And they aren't the worst examples of emergency number misuse.