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Ridiculous History: Bears, Raccoons — and Alligators? — in the White House
Rebecca the Raccoon. Josiah the Badger. Many U.S. presidents have had pets, but they haven't all been cats and dogs. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
Have You Been Zoom Bombed? Here's How to Stop It
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Zoom bombing - when intruders hijack your videoconference calls - has become a big deal. But how do you stop it?
How the Environment Has Changed Since the First Earth Day 51 Years Ago
It's been 51 years since the first Earth Day, and while progress has been made in some areas, humanity still has had a major impact on the planet.
How Vladimir Lenin Took Russia From Romanov Rule to Communist U.S.S.R.
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In a quest to build a socialist country that morphed into a communist society, Vladamir Lenin and the Bolsheviks executed and imprisoned hundreds of thousands, and starved millions more.
Why We Need Artificial Gravity for Long Space Missions
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NASA and other agencies have been studying artificial gravity in hopes they will someday use it to help astronauts combat the effects of weightlessness in space. How close are we to that reality?
The Great Planetary Conjunction of 2020
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In 2020, Jupiter and Saturn aligned so closely that, from Earth, they looked like they were practically touching. The last time we saw this was in 1226.
Venus de Milo: The Most Famous Armless Statue in the World
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The Venus de Milo is one of the most recognized statues in all the world, but why does she have no arms?
Jane Goodall: A Global Face for Global Peace
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In her legendary 60-year career, Jane Goodall has made being an intrepid scientist, environmentalist, writer and teacher look easy.
Pluto: Is It a Planet After All?
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Back in 2006, the International Astronomical Union decided to demote Pluto to the status of a dwarf planet. A historical study challenges that designation.
How Do Ventilators Work? Why Are They So Critical for the COVID-19 Pandemic?
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Ventilators are a critical piece of equipment for coping with the COVID-19 pandemic, but how do they work?