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Can You Really Outrun an Explosion?
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"Die Hard" films' John McClane (not to mention a long line of other Hollywood action heroes) never met an explosion he couldn't outrun. In real life, it's not so easy to sprint away from a blast.
Can you guess the scientific name of these common things?
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Did you know there's a mushroom called Spongiforma squarepantsii? Carl Linnaeus invented modern taxonomy and scientists have expanded this vocabulary over the years. Let's see how many scientific names you can guess correctly!
How Much Do You Know About Botany?
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The science of plants is amazing in its complexity - and its simplicity as well! In this quiz, we'll discover some obvious and not so obvious facts about the plants that surround us on this beautiful planet! When you're done, you'll be inspired to start a garden, plants a tree or just stare at nature in a daze.
Can You Identify these Australian Animals From a Description?
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Australia is home to some of the most unusual and unique animals on the planet. Are you familiar with some of the animals that can only be found Down Under? Find out by taking this quiz.
Can You Identify These 40 Plants in 5 Minutes?
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Are you a whiz at guessing greenery? If so, test your knowledge by naming these 40 plants before thyme runs sprout! Discover which plants you know and new ones you might've never herbivore.
Can You Identify These These Spring Flowers From an Image?
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The weather is warming up, the sun is shining, the birds are singing and the flowers are blooming-but what kind of flowers are they? Can you name all of these blooms that start popping out once spring has sprung?
Why Didn't Evolution Give Us the Ability to Smell Fresh Water?
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You'd think being able to smell drinkable water would be an evolutionary advantage. But we can only smell things that suggest potable water. Why is that?
Can You Identify These Night-Blooming Flowers?
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There are countless flowers that emerge in the morning to meet the sun, but you may be surprised to learn just how many species reach peak bloom long after the sun has set. Take our quiz to see how many of these night-bloomers you can name!
Why Some People Faint When They See Blood
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What's the science behind fainting at the sight of blood? This BrainStuff video takes a look at the brain's internal toggle switch making some people hit the floor.
A Dose of Nature Could Improve Mental Health for City Dwellers
Living near birds and shrubs has measurable benefits, new research shows. Find out how nearby nature affects people in urban areas at HowStuffWorks.