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Inflation Is Spiking Worldwide, Not Just In the U.S.
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Inflation in the U.S. was over 9 percent in June but many countries in Europe have even higher rates. What's causing the global spike?
What Does SOS Mean?
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SOS was the most commonly used distress signal from the turn of the 20th century until before WWII. But exactly what does SOS mean?
The Pink Fairy Armadillo Is as Mystifying as Its Name
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The pink fairy armadillo looks like something out of a children's book and is so rare that very few people have ever seen one.
Debunking Hollywood's Car Explosion Fantasies
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Cars erupting into fireballs when they crash is a common movie trope, but it doesn't happen in real life.
Who Was the First Person to Speak English?
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English may be the most spoken language in the world, but it wasn't always. So who started speaking it first?
The Fascinating History of the Mimeograph Machine
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The Old-School Copy Machine That Revolutionized the Way We Communicate. Learn about the history, design, and benefits of mimeograph
What's the Difference Between Grits and Polenta?
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Grits and polenta are both made from corn, but usually different varieties: dent corn and flint corn. What else makes these two dishes unique?
Mars Is Littered With Over 7 Tons of Trash From Robotic Space Exploration
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Debris on Mars comes from three main sources: inactive spacecraft, discarded hardware and crashed spacecraft. What risk does this trash pose to current and future missions?
How One Key Protein May Help Tendons Enhance Athletic Performance
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The presence of the protein Piezo1 plays a key role in how tendons heal - and a genetic mutation in that protein may enhance athletic performance.
Build Your Hollywood Movie Dream Cast and We'll Guess How Old You Are
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Lights! Camera! Action! Play casting director and choose from all your favorite actors and actresses. We're letting you build your dream Hollywood movie cast, and after you do, we'll tell you how old you are!