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10 Bizarre Treatments Doctors Used to Think Were Legit
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From tobacco smoke enemas to whirling chairs, doctors have tried almost everything to cure human disease.
How Space Tourism Works
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The space tourism industry offers people a way to take the ultimate vacation. Learn about space tourism and find out how you can become a space tourist.
Hypersonic Speed Explained: How Hypersonic Planes Work
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Higher, farther, faster: NASA's X-43A plane is destined to set new speed records. What sets the X-43A apart from other rocket-powered aircraft is that it is powered by a scramjet engine. Learn all about it.
How Thermoses (Vacuum Flasks) Work
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How can the same device keep hot things hot and cold things cold? Find out what goes on inside a Thermos!
What and where is the dark side of the moon?
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Dark side of the moon is term that is used freely in pop culture. But what is the dark side of the moon? Learn more.
Uranus: The Ice Giant on a Tilted Axis
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Uranus is the seventh planet from the sun and sits on an axial plane tilted at a jaw-dropping 97.7-degree angle. And yes, Uranus does actually stink.
5 Trailblazing Female Mathematicians
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Can you name even one female mathematician? Don't worry if you can't. That just means you need to read our article on five famous female mathematicians to up your cred.
Indoor Games for Kids
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Indoor games for kids range from making a nature-inspired board game to a dress-up relay race. Learn more about indoor games for kids.
How to Make Kids' Costumes
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Create your own costumes for everyday play. Fairy princess, spaceman, or superhero, dressing up adds to the fun. Find out about kids' costumes.
How Ham Radio Works
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Ham radio lets people talk across the globe, wirelessly and inexpensively. Learn how to get started in ham radio, from licenses to equipment, and check out two-way radio reviews.