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How a Weather Balloon Works?

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Have you ever wondered how weather stations gather all of their data? Even though technology for predicting the weather has improved, simple weather balloons do a lot of the hard work every day.

If You Can Identify These Objects, You're Probably a Baby Boomer

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Baby boomers were right there when go-go boots first came on the scene, and they know church keys weren't for opening locks! If you're up to speed with the baby boomer era, do you think you can identify each of our quiz items from just one image? Take a walk down memory lane, and find out!

Lunar Cycles Quiz

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William Shakespeare warned us "Do not swear by the moon, for she changes constantly." Sound advice, right? Well, maybe. Sure, she changes, but her phases remain quite reliable. Take the following quiz to see what I mean!

The Sesame Street Lyrics Quiz

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Take the classic "Laugh In"-style sketch comedy show, make it kid-friendly, add a bunch of puppets and you've got "Sesame Street." From sunny days to trash, cookies and the moon, this quiz will test your recollection of the song lyrics from this beloved children's series!

How Earthbag Homes Work

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Earthbag homes are exactly what they sound like. They're houses built from bags full of earth. Learn more about earthbag homes and how to build them.

Earth: A Primer on the Third Rock From the Sun

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Earth is an enormous and extremely complex planet. Learn about the inner workings of the planet Earth and find out what forces are constantly at work on Earth.

10 New Uses for Old Inventions

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You think you really know an invention until -- whammo -- someone comes up with a new use for it. Ointment that soothes tired cow teats and treats baldness? Who would have thought?

10 Futurist Predictions in the World of Technology

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Futurist predictions in technology can be exciting or downright scary. See these 10 futurist predictions in technology to see what may be in store.

How Dehydrated Food Works

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Dehydrated food has a long history. Find out how snacks and other foods are dehydrated and if dehydrated foods are healthy.

10 Things You Should Never Buy Online

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There are some things you should never buy online. See the list of items that are just too good to be true.

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