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Do tornadoes really avoid cities?

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Are you safer from tornadoes if you live in a city? Would Dorothy have ended up in Oz if she lived in New York rather than Kansas? Let's separate fact from fiction.

Are You on the Road to Obesity?

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Since the average newborn is around 7.7lbs, no one is born obese. Whether you wind up there is a combination of factors: gut biology, disease, medication, diet, and exercise. If you're worried that you're piling on the pounds, take this quiz to assess where your current road leads.

What's Truly Missing in Your Life?

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It's the human condition never to be fully satisfied - whatever we get, we always want something else. But identifying what's really missing can certainly help us chase the right dreams. What might make you happier - at least for now?

Can We Guess How Tall You Are?

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From washing dishes to sitting in a waiting room, height affects an incredible amount of our daily lives. Answer some questions about how you live your life, and we'll use that information to calculate your height. Play on to find out how accurate we are!

Why Distant Mountains Appear Blue to the Naked Eye

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Your eyes aren't playing tricks on you. Those mountains way off in the distance really do look blue, and it's because of how light wavelengths scatter in the atmosphere.

April's Pink Moon Is Pretty, But Not Really Pink

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April's pink moon isn't called pink because our beloved bright white moon suddenly takes on a rosy hue. So, why is it called the "pink moon"?

USDA Weight-Loss Tips

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Weight loss is best achieved by cutting calories, making smarter food choices, and increasing physical activity. Learn tips to help you lose weight.

How Freeze-Drying Works

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Remember "astronaut ice cream"? That was freeze-dried. You can find freeze-dried spaghetti and meatballs and even omelets. Find out what "freeze-dried" means and how such a state is achieved.

Unveiling the Mysteries of Ball Lightning: Is It Real?

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Ball lightning wasn't widely believed to exist until the 1960s. Learn about ball lightning and theories about what ball lightning could be.

How Plug-in Hybrid Cars Work

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Plug-in hybrid cars build upon existing hybrid car technology by reducing the use of the gasoline engine. Find out how plug-in hybrid cars differ from standard hybrids.

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