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Which South American Country Should You Live In?
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As the fourth largest continent, South America has more to offer than you could ever imagine! Let's narrow it down to the country you are best suited to live in!
What Is the Mohorovicic Discontinuity and Can Humans Ever Reach It?
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This seismic boundary lies within Earth between the bottom of crust and the uppermost mantle. But nobody has ever dug down deep enough to confirm it exists. So does it?
10 of the Oldest Continuously Inhabited Cities in the World
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It's hard to nail down the oldest city in the world. Some say it's Damascus, Syria, while others suggest it's Jericho, in the West Bank. So which is older?
How to Do Long Division: Step-by-Step Instructions
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In math, few skills are as practical as knowing how to do long division. It's the art of breaking down complex problems into manageable steps, making it an essential tool for students and adults alike.
How Cells Work
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The human body is composed of about 10 trillion cells. Everything from reproduction to infections to repairing a broken bone happens down at the cellular level. Find out all about cells.
When I put my car in park what really keeps it from moving?
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With your car in park, you can feel safe it won't roll down that hill. Learn how putting your car in park keeps your transmission from spinning.
What if You Really Ate 50 Eggs Like in 'Cool Hand Luke'?
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In the classic film "Cool Hand Luke," the title character gulps down 50 hard-boiled eggs in less than an hour. Is this a trick you can (or should) try at home?
Is science phasing out sleep?
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Human beings have always found ways to ward off the effects of sleep deprivation. The newest wake-up pill has all of the benefits of caffeine and amphetamines with none of the down sides.
How do those yo-yos with the special clutches work?
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Some of the newer yo-yos have a special "clutch" system that, when the yo-yo slows down, makes the yo-yo come up by itself. How does this work?
Why Does My Cat Stare at Me Like It Knows My Deepest Secrets?
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If you’ve ever caught your feline friend staring you down from across the room, you’ve probably wondered: Why does my cat stare at me?