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5 Worst Nuclear Disasters in the World

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Nuclear power plant accidents are rare, but when they happen, there can be lasting effects from the radiation. Here are history's most horrific accidents.

Can You Answer These Basic Nursing Questions?

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If it weren't for nurses, no doctor's office or hospital would still be running. That's why these nursing questions are so vital, but can you answer them all correctly?

'What, Me Worry?' Celebrating 70 Years of Mad Magazine

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Beloved of preteen Boomers, this subversively stupid magazine set the tone for everything that came after it, from "Saturday Night Live" to "The Daily Show."

What Is the Atacama Skeleton, and Why Is It So Controversial?

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The Atacama skeleton has sparked intense controversy and, based on its appearance, speculation of alien origin since its discovery in 2003. But what is the real story behind this little skeleton?

Plastic Numbers: Breaking Down Recycling Codes

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There are seven different numbers you might see on a plastic container. And each number has its own meaning.

10 Coolest Wine-related Jobs

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If working with wine is your ultimate dream, there are a number of ways in. From making the wine to working the fields, we'll tell you about the 10 coolest jobs.

Ivar the Boneless: A Viking Leader With an Odd Nickname

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Explore the life of Viking leader Ivar the Boneless, his role in the Great Heathen Army, and the enigmatic origins of his unusual nickname.

Tsar Bomba: The Most Powerful Nuclear Weapon Ever Built

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In 1961, the Soviet Union detonated the Tsar Bomba, still the biggest, most powerful nuclear bomb ever built. One of the cameramen who recorded the event said it sounded "as if the Earth has been killed."

How Aerosol Cans Work

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They dispense everything from hairspray to cleaning products to whipped cream. Without them, you'd be doing a whole lot of pumping.

The Tuned Mass Damper: How Science Could Earthquake-Proof the Skyscrapers of Tomorrow

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Smart Structures will completely change the way buildings react to earthquakes! See how they will work!

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