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NASA's 10 Greatest Achievements
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NASA's 10 greatest achievements range from technical feats to displays of human ingenuity. Learn about NASA's 10 greatest achievements.
Humble Hero: Why Neil Armstrong Became the First Man on the Moon
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HowStuffWorks finds out more about the life and legacy of Neil Armstrong, the humble hero who became the first man to walk on the moon.
15 'Easiest' College Majors to Avoid Constant All-nighters
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Some college majors demand late nights, complex equations and lab reports that never end. Others? Not so much.
Velociraptor Wasn't the Big, Scary Monster From the Movies
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The Velociraptors in "Jurassic Park" were roughly the size of humans. In reality, they were about the size of an average turkey.
Will Earth Last Forever?
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Nothing lasts forever. Does that include our home planet, too?
How Evolution Works
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Evolution is fascinating because it attempts to answer one of the most basic human questions: Where did life, and human beings, come from? The theory of evolution proposes that life and humans arose through a natural process.
Can You Identify All of These Ancient Disasters?
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The world has been hit with many disasters throughout history, many of which affected the people of the ancient world. Do you think you remember them all? Take the quiz to see if you can weather the storm!
Why Xenophobia Thrives in Troubled Times
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Xenophobia, or the fear of immigrants and strangers, has a long history across the globe. What makes this prejudice so prominent throughout history?
Flying High: The Aircraft Quiz
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Manned flight has altered the course of humanity. How much do you know about the aircraft of the world? Take this quiz to find out.
12 Superstitions About Death
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Death is a fact of life. Since the beginning of time humanity has come up with numerous superstitions to come to terms with the dearly departed.