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Why are objects in the side-view mirror closer than they appear?
"Objects in mirror are closer than they appear." That little line appears so often and in so many contexts, it's almost lost all meaning -- but why is it there, and what does physics have to do with it?
King Solomon: Fabulously Wealthy Monarch or Local Tribal Chief?
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The biblical King Solomon is depicted as being very rich, very wise and very married to hundreds of women. But there is little evidence outside of the Bible that he existed. So what has been found so far?
Why are drone pilots leaving the military?
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Why the skies aren't exactly so friendly for drone pilots.
The Elephant Hawk Moth Is the 'Ugly Duckling' of Moths
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The elephant hawk moth is breathtakingly beautiful as an adult, but as a baby ... not so much.
Only a True Skincare Expert Can Get 17/30 on This Quiz
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Who knew there was so much to know about skincare?! From fine lines to pores to skin tone, an expert in the field must know about it all, so take our quiz to see if you make the cut!
Pork Smackdown: Pancetta vs. Prosciutto vs. Bacon
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You could call pancetta Italian bacon, but it's so much more than that. Think of it as bacon maxed out. So how do you use it? And how does it differ from prosciutto?
How Old Do You Need to Be to Rent a Car in the U.S.?
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Most car companies will rent to people aged 21 and up, but they'll charge big fees to do so. So how can you get around them? And which companies will rent to people over 18?
The Dark History of Black Cat Superstition
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Black cats were associated witches and paganism in the Middle Ages. Even today, black cats wind up in shelters more than any other color cat. So why are black cats considered so unlucky?
What's Your Mermaid Name?
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There's just something so intriguing about mermaids. The half-fish, half-human creatures are known to be beautiful, beguiling and sometimes rather murderous. So if you were one of them, what would your name be?
How Petty Are You?
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Do you know if you are petty and does it feel so good that you don't want to stop? Did reading that make you want to throw some shade? If so you might be petty and proud of it.