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What was the first telescope that humans launched into space?
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The history of space exploration is full of firsts: first animal in space, first human on the moon, first probe to reach mars. But as they say, you've got to look before you leap. So what was the first telescope launched into space?
What Color Palette Suits You?
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With a rainbow of colors available, there's a palette for everyone's personality. Discover which is best suited to yours! Take this quiz to find out if your match is dramatic metallic, pretty pastels or something in between. Then share it with your friends to see how your results compare.
Which X-Men Mutant Are You?
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The X-Men have been secret to normal humans for a while, and since coming out, they have been protecting the world for many years - at least most of them. Which mutant would you be? Take this quiz to find out!
Which "Gone with the Wind" Character Are You?
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Written in the 1930s by Margaret Mitchell, the film version of "Gone with The Wind" is a classic! If you were a character from the film, who would you be?
Do You See Yourself as Others See You?
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We each have a mental picture of ourselves, and that picture almost never reflects reality. How well does that picture reflect others' mental pictures of you?
Serpent Mound, Ohio: Inside the Archaeological Mystery
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The curves of the Serpent Mound, Ohio state's massive and mysterious geological wonder, line up with the sun during equinoxes and solstices.
What Kind of Nose Piercing Should You Get?
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Do you know why you can't go wrong with a nose piercing? Because you've already got two holes in it anyway, what's another one going to hurt? Want to know what kind of nose piercing you should get? Take the quiz and see!
The World's Shortest War Lasted Just 38 Minutes
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The Anglo-Zanzibar War lasted less than an hour, involving two countries very unevenly matched. But what was the conflict about?
What Type of Queen Are You?
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Queen Victoria. Queen Nefertiti. Mary, Queen of Scots. While you might not rule over a whole kingdom right now, let's face it-you're definitely a queen too. The question is, though, what type of queen are you?
Is Human Composting the Greenest Burial Option?
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California just became the fifth state to legalize human composting as an alternative to burial. How does this work?