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Why Was 911 Chosen as the Emergency Phone Number?
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During an emergency, Americans know to dial 911 for help. How and why was that number selected as the emergency phone number for the entire country?
Can You Answer These Canadian History Questions From Primary School?
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Whether it is a question of the first prime minister or when Canada became a country, take a trip down memory lane and challenge yourself to answer some Canadian history questions from primary school.
How Urban Planning Works
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Urban planning works to design a city so that it can be used effectively by its people. Find out more about how urban planning works.
The North American Geography Quiz
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North America encompasses huge expanses of water and land. What do you know about this area's people, geology and climate? Take this quiz to find out.
The Snakehead Is a Snake Fish out of Water
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Today, we’re going to dive into the world of a perplexing and somewhat notorious creature: the snakehead, aka snake fish. These predatory fish are known for their long, snake-like bodies, aggressive hunting style, and ability to survive on land. What's more, they’re an invasive species in many parts of the world, including the United States.
Why do civilizations collapse?
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The mighty Romans certainly never thought it would happen to them, but the sun eventually sets on even the most powerful empires. Is there more to the story than war?
What Are Confidence Intervals in Statistics?
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Science requires that we make guesses, which is why we have confidence intervals.
Are Bug Zappers Bad News?
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Not only do bug zappers mostly kill beneficial insects, they also can serve you up a side of bacteria with your burger.
The Albatross Soars Over Thousands of Miles of Open Ocean
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The albatross is one of nature's most impressive flyers, soaring effortlessly over the ocean for days or weeks at a time, often without flapping its wings for hours. These majestic seabirds are built for gliding across vast distances as they search for food and connect distant parts of the world.
Goodbye, Melomys: Climate Change Claims Its First Mammal Species
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The Bramble Cay melomys is the first mammal extinct due to climate change. Learn more about the Australian melomys in this HowStuffWorks Now article.