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Will we ever unite quantum mechanics with general relativity?

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Einstein showed us a mind-blowing way the universe works, while Max Planck and his gang showed us how particles on the atomic and subatomic levels work. But one doesn't explain the other. So there must be a larger theory encompassing them ... or not?

Why Did Hundreds of Americans 'Drink the Kool-Aid' at Jonestown?

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In 1978, hundreds of followers of the Rev. Jim Jones died in Guyana, after being either coerced into suicide by their charismatic leader or actually murdered.

Can You Identify These Guns from Call of Duty?

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BANG! These guns are your foursquare tools for pwning fools and fragging n00bs. How many of them can you recognize?

The Largest Desert in the World Isn't the Sahara

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If you think the largest desert in the world is hot and sandy, think again. These 10 deserts spanning the globe are massive, but they're not all sunbaked.

How Does Relative Humidity Affect How I Feel Outside?

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We hear about humidity in just about every weather report on the nightly news. There are several different ways meteorologists measure humidity, but relative humidity is the most common measurement. What is relative humidity, though?

Scientists Discover Something Mind-blowing About How Usain Bolt Runs

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What is unique about the way Usain Bolt runs? Learn more about a new scientific study of Usain Bolt's stride in this HowStuffWorks artlcle.

Boston, New York, Texas: The Origins of These and Other Great American Accents

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What does Boston have against the letter R? Why do Minnesotans sometimes drag out the 'O' sound? And what about the Noo Yawk accent?

The North American Geography Quiz

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North America encompasses huge expanses of water and land. What do you know about this area's people, geology and climate? Take this quiz to find out.

What 'An Inconvenient Truth' Got Right (And Wrong) About Climate Change

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Now that its sequel is out, where did Al Gore's landmark environmental documentary hit the mark? What did it get wrong?

The Bohr Model: Quickly Replaced But Never Forgotten

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Niels Bohr proposed the model of the atom that we still learn in school today, even though it's technically incorrect.

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