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Butterflies Inspire Creation of Lightest Paint in the World
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As the result of a happy accident, scientists have created a sustainable paint that's lighter, longer-lasting and more cooling than traditional paint.
Zulu Time Conversion: Defining Zulu Time and GMT's Value
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Zulu Time is a shorthand for describing a time that is the same no matter where you are in the world. So, how does that work?
What Are the Most and Least Popular Birthdays in the U.S.?
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Some months are bursting with popular birthdates and others are stone cold out of the picture. Which are the most and least popular birthdays and why?
What's Your CB Handle?
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Break channel, we got ourselves a CB handle quiz up in here, come on back now, over. Every trucker worth 16 of his 18 wheels needs to have a CB handle! Want to find out what yours is? Then you better take the quiz, 10-4!
The Water Frame: Revolutionizing Textiles in the Industrial Age
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The water frame was a revolutionary textile machine that mechanized spinning, transforming the cotton industry and driving industrialization.
How Street Smart Are You?
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You could be a veritable Einstein in the lab or the office, but if you haven't got at least basic street smarts, it may not count for much when the chips are down. Can you handle yourself out and about in the big city?
Himalayan Cat: A Mix of Siamese and Persian
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Ever seen a cat that looks like a supermodel in a fur coat? Meet the Himalayan cat, the glamor queen (or king) of the feline world. With their long, luxurious coats and those striking blue eyes, they’re practically runway ready.
Meet The Line Saudi Arabia, a 106-mile, One-Building City
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Saudi Arabia's proposal to build a 106-mile-long, self-sufficient, road- and car-free, one-building city would make it the first of its kind in the world.
The Science Behind Why We All Have Snot
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Believe it or snot, almost every living creature has some kind of mucus - because mucus does so many things. A study found mucus was so beneficial to mammals, it evolved independently in species.
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.