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10 Innovations in Hydropower
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People all over the world are working on turning this very ancient power source into an even more important modern one. And that means a lot more than dams.
Where in the World Are These Delicious Desserts From?
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Get ready to send your taste buds around the world in 40 questions. We all like something sweet every now and then, but if you want the best of the best, you need to get out of the country. Can you name where in the world all of these desserts come from?
Only the Sharpest Minds Can Name the Objects in These Close-Up Photos
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"I spy, with my little eye ..." Do you remember playing this game as a kid? Welcome to the more grown-up version! See how many of these close-up objects you can identify in this clever quiz.
Can You Get More Questions Correct Than the Prime Minister of Canada?
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The prime minister has to know a whole lot of facts about the country. Often there are facts that even citizens of the country might not know. Do you think you can prove this wrong? Then let's see how well you know Canada!
35 Things Only True Aussies Know
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Think you're a fair dinkum Aussie? See if you can ace this quiz on all things Australiana, ranging from barbies to bangers, to determine if you're a bona fide Aussie. Game on!
How Forklifts Work
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Forklifts are a necessary tool in most warehouses, shipping depots and manufacturing facilities. In fact, without forklifts, we wouldn't be able to move manufactured goods nearly as efficiently as we do today.
Can You Name All of These Woodwind Instruments?
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Woodwind instruments are among some of the earliest musical instruments fashioned and played by humans. Do you think you know enough about them to identify each of these woodwind instruments from just one image? Take the quiz and find out!
What the Stuff?!: 5 Reasons Space Exploration Matters to You
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Space exploration is cool, but it's also expensive. So why should we keep throwing all this money into orbit?
How Zippers Work
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Better than buttons? Maybe. Less time-consuming than laces? Definitely. As far as fastening mechanisms go, the zipper is a work of art. Learn exactly what makes up a zipper and how it all fits together so perfectly.
Tech Talk: Web 3.0 Quiz
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Do you remember when Web pages were in basic HTML and there was no such thing as online social networking? Things have changed fast, but do you know where the Web is going now? Take our Web 3.0 Quiz to learn about the future of web technology.