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Why do children play?
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Children in every part of the world play. Philosophers and psychologists say children play for more reasons than just having fun. Learn more.
How Laser Communication Works
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When speed is everything and light marks the universe's speed limit, lasers are bound to be the answer. At least, that's what NASA and a bunch of Wall Street types are betting on.
What Are Mines?
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Underground mining has come a long way from the days of men with pickaxes and canaries. It relies much more heavily on machinery that makes it much safer than in the past. Which techniques are used in mining today?
Can You Identify All of These Common Tools Used by Construction Workers?
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If you want to build anything, you need to make sure you have the right tools. And what are the right tools? You tell us! Take the quiz and hit the nail on the head!
Can You Spell These Commonly Misused Words?
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Whether your weakness is homophones and synonyms, confusing consonants and stressful sibilants or simply repeated typing errors, this quiz will teach you all the tricks you need to spell like a champion!
Can You Guess the Movie Based on Its Tagline?
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Grabbing an audience's attention with a few words on a poster is an art! Sometimes, a great slogan can make more of an impact than the film itself. We challenge you to name these movies based on their taglines.
Can You Guess the Car From a Photo of the Interior?
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A gear shift, a window winder, a dashboard gauge ... all you will have to identify a host of iconic vehicles from decades of motoring! No body curves here, just an interior image to make your selection!
The Muscle Car Quiz
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Agressive, fast and loud! That's the muscle car for you! Much loved by Americans and around the world, just how many of these beasts will you be able to identify?
How Rotoscoping Works
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Rotoscoping has helped bring movies to life, from dancing princesses to lightsabers. Find out how rotoscoping is used and how special effects have evolved.
Exploring Mars: Insights Into the Red Planet
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Since the 1960s, we've been captivated by the planet Mars. How different is our neighbor, and what have we learned about the most explored planet?