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5 of History's Most Cunning Con Artists
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You think you'd never fall for a conman's (or conwoman's) shtick. But so did many of the victims of these five con artists. What scams did they pull off?
Can You Name These Basic Chemical Compounds?
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Are you ready to take a look at these chemical compounds and react with the right answers? Put your chemistry knowledge to the ultimate test with this quiz!
98% of adults can't pass this elementary school science quiz! Can you?
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From the periodic table to inventors and their inventions, how well do you remember your science class lessons? Do you think you could pass general science? Let's find out with this quiz!
Where Does Vanilla Flavoring Come From?
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Ah, vanilla. From pure vanilla extract to essence and imitation, it comes in all forms. But where does vanilla flavoring come from?
The Auto Shop Safety Quiz
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Think you've got what it takes to work in an auto shop? Have you ever dreamed about working on cars and trucks for a living and getting your hands dirty? Take this knowledge quiz to see how well you'd fare in a garage or mechanic's shop.
The Ultimate Carpentry Quiz
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Although carpentry is one of the oldest trades, it remains vital to the construction of our communities. Whether you're a master carpenter or have never nailed a board in place, how much do you know about this essential trade?
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?
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 Alan Turing and His Test Became AI Legend
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First published in 1950, the Turing Test was designed to determine whether a computer would ever be able to successfully imitate a human being. So what's the state of it now?
When Were the Twin Towers Built?
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The twin towers of the World Trade Center were true originals -- their history is one of innovation, persistence and grand ideas.