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How Light Propulsion Will Work
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Like many new technologies, light propulsion was originally conceived as a tool of war and national defense. But the "Star Wars" missile defense system may eventually send rockets, rather than missile-destroying lasers, into space.
How Rory Gilmore Are You?
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She was the co-star of WB's cult hit show, and while a few guys fell in love with her, millions of us did so with them. How much like the studious, thoughtful, Yale-bound brainiac are you?
Pothos vs. Philodendron: Comparing Low-maintenance Plants
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The untrained eye might fail a pothos vs. philodendron identification challenge. They're both climbing vines with heart-shaped leaves, both common in hanging pots, and both rock stars of the indoor plants world.
7 Most Dangerous Cities in Texas: From Houston to Corpus Christi
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Everything's bigger in Texas — including crime rates in certain cities. While the Lone Star State is home to stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage and booming industries, it also has its fair share of dangerous cities.
How Holographic Memory Will Work
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We're talking Star Wars-level futuristic here: Holographic memory could potentially store terabytes of data in a 1-centimeter cube. Learn how tomorrow's ultra-high-capacity computer memory will work!
Can You Identify the Disney Channel Original Movie From a Screenshot?
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Next up: Disney trivia! Think you have what it takes to be the star? Then Channel your inner movie buff and show your best film skills in this challenge featuring your favorite Disney Channel Original Movies!
Could a gamma-ray burst wipe out all life on Earth?
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When a huge star collapses, it releases massive amounts of radiation in concentrated streams. If one of those streams hit Earth, it wouldn't be pretty. But where should we put "gamma-ray bursts" on our list of anxieties?
Can You Identify These NBA Players If We Make Them Look Like Babies?
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The NBA is filled with some of the most alpha of alpha males on the planet, and it doesn't hurt to see those gigantic personalities shrunk down to baby size. Can you identify these NBA stars if we turn them into babies?
Two Truths and a Lie: Tombstone Edition
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With an all-star cast, nonstop action and endlessly quotable dialogue, "Tombstone" is one of the greatest westerns of all time. Can you spot the falsehoods about this '90s cult favorite? You're a daisy if you do!
Poinsettia: The Mexican Christmas Flower That Blooms in the Dark
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Poinsettia blooms in early winter and is popular around Christmas, but it's demanding and needs several hours of daily darkness to rebloom.