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Can We Actually Guess Your Cat's Name in Only 30 Questions?!
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There once was a cat named Cat, who'd walk about town in a hat. When the weather turned gray, he'd oft stay away, now what do you think about that? You didn't name your cat Cat did you? Take the quiz and we'll guess its name in no time!
The Potato Bug Is a Super Pest That's Hard to Control
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The most iconic agricultural pest of the past 200 years just wants to eat your potato plant.
Build the Ultimate Burrito and We'll Guess Your College Major
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We don't need to know what your favorite subjects are or what your future profession will be, because we're using your burrito preferences to determine what you're currently studying! The question is, what types of yummy ingredients will you choose?
Am I a Flirt?
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Are you a big, thirsty flirt? A subtly saucy minx? Or are you less flirtatious than a bowl of day-old oatmeal? If you want to know what kind of flirt people actually think you are, it's time to take this quiz!
How many calories does running burn?
Scientists once assumed that running and walking used the same amount of energy -- that is, they burned the same number of calories. However, a group of Syracuse University researchers found that running actually burns more calories than walking. What factor had scientists overlooked in the past?
What Does 'Shana Tova' Mean?
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During the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, it's common to hear people wish each other "Shana Tova!" What does this phrase mean?
How Do Search Engines Work? All About Ranking and Bidding
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If you've ever typed a question into Google, Bing, Startpage or DuckDuckGo, you've seen the slick results page that pops up. But what makes those results tick? How do search engines work?
How Yo-Yos Work
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Yo-yos can be traced back at least 2,500 years. It's a toy with true staying power, and it has lately gone high-tech -- ever heard of a yo-yo with a clutch? Learn about yo-yo physics, yo-yo tricks, yo-yo history and some serious upgrades in yo-yo design.
How Joysticks Work
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Video games are amazing creations, but the fact remains -- if you can't input, you can't play. Take a look inside the quintessential game controller and see how it has evolved over the years.
How Organic Food Works
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Organic food promises freedom from synthetic ingredients. Find out what organic food is, how organic farming works, what the pros and cons are, and why you should care.