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E.T. The Extra Terrestrial Quiz
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The ugly little space alien stole our hearts when he hit the big screen way back in the '80s. So how much do you remember about "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" all these years later?
Which Color Describes Your Current Relationship?
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Whether your current relationship is crazy like "Banana Mania" or as calm as "Deep Space Sparkle," we're going to find out if your love life has that "Fiery Rose" flicker! That is, unless things are at an "Absolute Zero" right now ...
What is soft-story seismic retrofitting?
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A soft-story building has a first floor that's more flexible than the ones above -- think apartments over a department store that's mostly open space. How does soft-story retrofitting keep such buildings from collapsing in a quake?
What Do Foxes Eat When They're Not Raiding Your Garden?
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Foxes live in a wide range of environments, from rural areas to urban spaces and their eating habits reflect this adaptability. So, what do foxes eat when they’re in the wild versus when they’re sneaking around urban areas?
Planting a Vegetable Garden
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Planting a vegetable garden at home is great. Vegetable gardens offer health benefits and save money. Learn crop selection, proper seeding and transplanting techniques, and the conditions that will make your garden thrive.
How Special Relativity Works
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Special relativity deals in phenomena that don't agree with our historical or commonsense views of how the universe works. In fact, many of the theory's assertions almost appear ludicrous.
Top 10 Ideas for Small Water Features
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We can't all install an Olympic-sized swimming pool in our backyards, but that doesn't mean water features are totally out of the question. How can you use a waterfall, rock pond or birdbath to help enhance your outdoor space?
The Tallest Roller Coaster in the World Stood for 19 Years
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There is no shortage of incredible roller coasters for thrill seekers and theme park enthusiasts to enjoy globally. Just as the "space race" encouraged countries to shoot for the stars, the "coaster wars" have pushed theme park engineers to test the boundaries of death-defying drops and ludicrous speeds.
How did they get a huge IMAX camera to the top of Mt. Everest?
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I really enjoyed How IMAX Works. The article says the camera weighs over 200 pounds -- so how did they create the IMAX films in the space shuttle, or the one on Mt. Everest? There is no way people lugged a 200-pound camera to the top of Mt. Everest!
How do you estimate the number of screws in drywall?
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You need around one screw for every square foot of drywall, so the total number of screws depends on how much area you want to cover and how closely the wood studs are spaced. Find out how to estimate the number of screws in drywall in this article.