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Before Putin, the Holodomor Was Stalin's Genocide Against Ukraine
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In the early 1930s, Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin's brutal policies starved to death millions of people in Ukraine, setting up the country's fierce nationalism today.
The Great Yellowstone National Park Quiz
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It is the most famous national park on planet Earth. How much do you know about America's renowned Yellowstone National Park?
Hisashi Ouchi Suffered an 83-day Death By Radiation Poisoning
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In 1999, Hisashi Ouchi, a Japanese nuclear fuel plant worker was exposed to critical levels of radiation. He suffered the worst radiation burns in history. He lived for 83 agonizing days afterward as his body all but disintegrated.
Butter Beans vs. Lima Beans: Different Foods or Regional Naming?
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If you've ever found yourself staring at a bag of beans in the grocery store and wondering if it matters whether you put butter beans vs. lima beans in your cart, you're not alone. It's a common culinary conundrum, especially in kitchens from the Midwest to the South.
10 Disruptive Technologies You Use Every Day
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A disruptive technology is one that's completely changed how we do things. Learn the top 10 disruptive technologies that you use every day.
Britain vs. England vs. UK: What's the Difference?
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There's a whale of a difference between the United Kingdom and Great Britain. But whatever you do, don't call someone from Scotland "English."
What does the filter on a cigarette do?
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I have been smoking for 50 years and have always wondered why cigarettes have filter tips. I can remember when none of the cigarettes on the market had filters, and now nearly all of them do. Does the filter do anything?
Meteors burn up when they hit the Earth's atmosphere. Why doesn't the space shuttle?
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In science, we are learning about the atmosphere. It protects us from meteors because it burns them up. So, why doesn't the space shuttle burn up?
Is a Karat the Same as a Carat?
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How does 24-karat gold relate to a 1-carat diamond in an engagement ring? It turns out there's a difference between these identically sounding measurements.
1949 Plymouth
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The 1949 Plymouth "woodie†wagon sold worse than the Suburban station wagon, even though it got a head start in sales. See the 1949 Plymouth wagon.