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How Websites Use 'Dark Patterns' to Trick You Online
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Ever found yourself signed up for a newsletter or paying for travel insurance you didn't want? It's no accident. We find out how dark patterns work.
A Helium Shortage! What If We Ran Out of Helium?
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A helium shortage threatens more than just the balloon industry. Way more. Here's what at stake should we run out of this gas - which is a real possibility.
Researchers Find First (Potential) Planet Outside the Milky Way
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Using the Chandra X-ray Observatory, a team of scientists discovered what could very well be the first exoplanet outside the Milky Way. It's massive and might even orbit a black hole.
8 Tips for Solving That Crazy Hard Jigsaw Puzzle
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Jigsaw puzzles are fun to solve, but can be frustrating, too. Here are some tips to help you finish those difficult puzzles with ease.
Reading the Rails: What Was the Hobo Code?
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Hoboes were a widely displaced brotherhood who illegally hopped trains and journeyed across the country, taking odd jobs wherever they could find them. The hobo code helped them survive.
The Blue-tongued Skink Has a Heart of Gold
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These intelligent, friendly creatures have a life span of 15 to 20 years and make great pets.
Hass History: How Mexican Avocados Came to Rule the U.S.
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America just can't do without Mexican avocados. And the Mexican cartels want a piece of the pie.
How Enslaved Elizabeth Freeman, 'Mum Bett,' Sued for Her Freedom and Won
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On Aug 22, 1781, the court ordered that Mum Bett, later known as Elizabeth Freeman, should be emancipated from slavery. She was the first enslaved black woman to sue for her freedom and win.
Cinnabar: Red, Beautiful — and Toxic
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Cinnabar's bright-red pigment has been used in jewelry, pottery and makeup for millennia. But cinnabar is also the primary ore for mercury, making it a dangerous mineral if the particles are inhaled.
Shinzo Abe's Enduring Legacy Will Last in Japan for Generations
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The world is in shock after the assassination of Japan's longest-serving leader, former prime minister, Shinzo Abe. Who was Abe and what will be his legacy?