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How Far Is Russia From Alaska?
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Sarah Palin never really said she could see Russia from her house. But how far is Russia from Alaska anyway? And can you see one country from the other?
How to Use a Times Table (It's Not Magic, It's Memorization)
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A multiplication table is an easy-to-use grid of numbers that can help you learn to multiply quickly by using the chart and, eventually, your memory.
There's an Evolutionary Reason Humans Developed the Ability to Feel Shame
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What evolutionary purpose would shame serve? Learn more about the origins of shame in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Tiny Houses Are Huge for Homeless
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Tiny houses are proving homes for people nationwide. HowStuffWorks goes inside the movement.
Skipping Stones on Ice Makes Crazy Sci-fi Sounds
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You know that sound synonymous with a certain laser blaster from a galaxy far, far away? Yeah. It sounds like that.
The Hairy Frogfish Is Hairless and Not Actually a Frog
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If you're into marine oddities, few animals capture the imagination quite like the hairy frogfish. This bizarre, underwater ambush predator may look like a ball of algae, but don't be fooled: It's a master of camouflage and a nightmare for unsuspecting prey.
10 Most Beautiful Birds That Look Too Cool to Be Real
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Some birds look like they flew straight out of a crayon box. With bold colors, long tail feathers, and shimmering plumes, they put even the most flamboyant fashion shows to shame.
Top 10 Democratic Countries, According to the Democracy Index
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Democracy may be a familiar concept, but what makes a country truly democratic? According to the Democracy Index, compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit, the answer lies in more than just free and fair elections. It includes civil liberties, political participation, and the functioning of government.
7 Ugliest Bird Species: Evolutionary Qualities That Aren't So Pretty
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but in the bird world, some species seem designed to challenge that idea. These contenders for ugliest bird species sport bald heads, bare skin, and off-putting features that serve real evolutionary purposes.
Top 10 Structurally Amazing Bridges
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Bridges move cars, trains, bikes and people, among other things. These 10 may even move your soul with their engineering ingenuity and beauty. So which 10 make the cut?