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What Did Albert Einstein Invent?
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Albert Einstein was one of history's greatest thinkers. Although he isn't really known as an inventor, his ideas formed the basis for some of the greatest inventions ever devised. Here are a few of the man's most revolutionary discoveries.
How Long Does It Take for Plastic to Decompose?
Wood, grass and food scraps undergo a process known as biodegradation when they're buried. They're transformed by bacteria in the soil into other useful compounds, but those same bacteria typically turn up their noses at plastic. Luckily, that's not the end of the story.
Monkfish May Be Ugly, But They Sure Taste Delicious
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If you think monkfish looks a bit like a monster, we're right there with you. But there's also a reason this fish is known as the poor man's lobster. It tastes pretty frickin' delicious.
Finland Is Definitely Happy, but Is It Part of Scandinavia?
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Named the happiest country in the world for the past three years in a row, Finland is considered a Nordic country. But is it part of Scandinavia?
Can We Guess Your Biggest Phobia?
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Fear is a normal human emotion. We all fear something, and for good reason: Fear keeps us alive! It's just that some fears make more sense than others. Think we can guess your biggest phobia? Hide under the covers and take the quiz!
How Far Would You Make It on "Project Runway"?
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Do you have designs for making it in the fashion industry? Are you a cut above the rest? Let's see if you can win "Project Runway" using talent or shear luck!
Guess Who?: The Historical World Leader Quiz
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Who runs the world? Beyonce says girls. Conspiracy theorists say the Illuminati. Take this quiz and see if you know who has really been in charge of the course of history.
What Is the Smallest State in the USA? Looking at Area and Population
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The smallest state in the U.S.A. isn't the same as the state with the lowest population. In fact, the five smallest by each measure are completely different.
The Biggest Catfish Ever Caught (So Far)
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Catfishing is more than a hobby—it's a quest for record-breaking giants in rivers and lakes, with the biggest catch becoming modern fishing folklore.
9 Biggest Shrimp in the World (and1 Massive Imposter)
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Shrimp, in addition to being a tasty addition to many cuisines around the world, is sometimes used as an insult to call a person small or short. But did you know there are over 2,000 species of shrimp, and many shrimp actually grow to be quite large? The world's biggest shrimp is not what you'd typically call shrimpy in size.