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How Newton's Cradles Work
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Five metallic balls on slender threads sit side by side. As one on the end hits the rest, the one on the opposite end rises and falls. Why don't the balls in the middle move? It's complicated.
6 Tips for Starting an Old Engine
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Engines were made to run; but if you've ever tried to start an old car that's been sitting unused for a long time, you know that it isn't always as easy as just turning the key.
The Smartest Dinosaur (and 9 More Clever Prehistoric Reptiles)
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Which were the smartest dinosaurs? While we can't sit a Velociraptor down for an IQ test, scientists use fossil evidence like brain cavity size and body ratios to make educated guesses.
How Movie Screens Work
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When you sit down in a movie theater, the screen is the center of attention. But have you ever walked up close and looked at it? Discover the intricacies of a movie screen and learn how to find the best seat in the house.
13 Overturned Supreme Court Cases
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The U.S. Supreme Court may be the highest court in the land, but the justices that sit on the bench sometimes reverse course. It doesn't happen often, but here are 13 Supreme Court cases in history that have been overturned.
The General Science Quiz
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You spent a lot of time sitting in science classes -- But do you remember any of what you learned, or did you forget it right after the test? Take this quiz to prove your general science IQ!
How Much Do You Know About the History of Rock and Roll?
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It was the music that changed it all, defined a generation and continues to keep us all rocking. In this quiz, we're going to test your knowledge of all things Rock and Roll. You're not going to be able to sit still.
The HBO Original Programming Quiz
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Feeling guilty for binge-watching "Game of Thrones" in one weekend, only to follow it with a week of "Girls" episodes and revisiting "The Wire" for the fourth time? Make all that couch-sitting worthwhile by acing this HBO Original Programming Quiz.
Can You Match These Characters to Their Classic Cartoons?
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It's Saturday morning and you've just woken up. You have no plans for the day but to sit back and watch some cartoons! Think you know your Snoopy from your Scooby? Test yourself with this quiz!
How Many International Airport Codes Do You Know?
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MOM, DAD, BOY, GAL, BRO, SIS, PEE, POO, BOO, AHH, RUN, SIT, DIE, AND and THE are all official airport codes around the world. Are you well-traveled? Can you match the international airport code to the airport?