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How Hot Is the Sun? Colder, the Closer You Get!

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How hot is the sun, and why does this star's atmosphere hit higher temperatures than its core? Read on to learn about the weird physics.

How Matcha Went From Ancient Ceremonial Tea to Health Drink Du Jour

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Matcha tea has roots in Zen Buddhism and Japanese tea ceremonies. So how did this ancient tea end up on the menus of hip tea houses and Dunkin' Donuts?

Why Marcus Aurelius Matters, in 5 of His Classic Quotes

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Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius is remembered today, mainly for a short philosophical book he wrote called 'Meditations.' We peek inside it.

Call It Arroba, Kukac or Strudel: The History of the @ Sign

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The @ sign is so much a part of the internet that it may surprise you to know it's been around for at least 1,500 years.

The Sea Snake Can Be More Venomous Than Rattlesnakes

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There are more than 50 species of snakes that live in the seas. Some are super venomous and they can zip through the water with ease.

Where Do Silverfish Come From and How Do You Get Rid of Them?

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You may have spotted these insects in your home. But are they bad to have around? And how do you get rid of them?

STUG: When Grief Hits Like a Bolt Out of the Blue

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A sudden (or subsequent) temporary upsurge of grief, or STUG, can knock you off your feet and leave you in a puddle, but being aware of it can lessen its power.

Cheerios: 8 Fun Facts About Making Oats Into O's

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This iconic cereal has a long and fun history. For instance, its original name wasn't even Cheerios.

How Hitler's Blitzkrieg Tactic Shocked the Allies in WWII

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The Blitzkrieg shocked the world: How could an army defeat its enemy so quickly and no one could counter it? Luckily the Allies cracked the code.

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