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How Cup Noodles Became an Instant Hit in America

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You might have survived off ramen noodles in your 20s. Certainly you've had them at some point in your life. But have you ever considered how Cup Noodle made its way to the U.S.?

NASA's DART Crashes Into an Asteroid, On Purpose

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NASA's DART spacecraft hit its mark Monday, Sept. 26 after years of planning. The bullseye was asteroid Dimorphos. Here's what NASA hopes to learn now.

How to Wipe a Computer's Hard Drive

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Before you sell or give away an old computer, you need to wipe the files from the hard drive. But deleting data takes more than just dragging and dropping it to the trash bin.

Abigail Adams, the Founding Mother Who 'Remembered the Ladies'

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Abigail Adams was the first second lady and second first lady of the United States. But her legacy goes much beyond being wife to President John Adams. See why what made her known as one of the "founding mothers."

The Australian Geography Quiz

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Stunningly diverse, Australia's geography is a fascinating area of study. How much do you know about Australia's geography? Have a squiz at this quiz to find out.

Was an Evil Spirit Released When Japan's 'Killing Stone' Split in Half?

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When the "killing stone," or "Sesshō seki," split March 5, 2022, on the plains of Mount Nasu in Japan, was the devious spirit Tamamo-no-Mae released into the world to wreak havoc?

Basic Football Quiz

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Football is a popular sport played by thousands of people each year and watched by even more. How well do you know the sport? Take this quiz and find out!

9 Countries With Blue-Yellow-Red Flags

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A nation chooses a flag design very purposefully. These countries with blue, yellow and/or red flags picked those colors for specific reasons.

The 10 Longest Bridges in the World

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Bridges connect people and places, with inspired engineering and views that can't be beat. Here are the 10 longest in the world.

The Mpemba Effect: Does Hot Water Really Freeze Faster Than Cold Water?

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Under the right conditions, hot water can somehow freeze faster than cold water. It's called the Mpemba effect. We'll explain how it happens.

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