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What's the Difference Between Restarting and Shutting Down My Computer?
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In the Windows operating system, shutdown and restart both can be used to turn off your PC. But they don't do it exactly the same way.
Why Socotra Is Known as the 'Galapagos of the Indian Ocean'
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This alien-looking archipelago off the coast of Yemen is teeming with plants and animals. Many species here are threatened or endangered. Can they be saved?
Why Do Black Holes Twinkle?
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Researchers at Australian National University studied 5,000 star-eating behemoths to find out.
After the Attack on Salman Rushdie: What a Fatwa Is — and Isn't
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The recent attack on author Salman Rushdie led many to conclude that it was the result of the fatwa issued against him in 1989 by the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. But what exactly is a fatwa?
8 Safest Airlines in the U.S. (Hint: No. 3 Crosses the Pacific Regularly)
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If you're searching for the safest airlines in the U.S., you want hard data, not hype. Airline safety comes down to training, maintenance, operational reliability and how carriers respond to incidents.
How Water Works
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Water is the most essential element to life on Earth. Learn about water, the properties of water and find out how the water cycle operates.
Which economic bubble will be next to burst?
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What will be the next economic bubble to burst? Read up on current economic bubbles and how likely they are to burst.
How many people does one farmer feed in a year?
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One farmer's annual output can feed many people -- but exactly how many? Find out how tricky it is to see how many people a farmer feeds each year.
Can You Match the Company to Its Famous Mascot?
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Did you know that Elsie the Cow was created in 1936, which makes her the oldest brand mascot in the U.S.? See how well you can match these most-beloved mascots, including those that have been around awhile, like Elsie, and those that are new, to the brand they're associated with.
How Math Works
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A world without math is unimaginable. It's a part of who we are. It's the analytical juice of our left brain. In the words of physicist Richard Feynman, even a fool can use it. So why do so many of us turn our backs on numbers?