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What If All the Coral Reefs Disappeared?
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Coral reefs are pretty cool. More than just snorkeling destinations, they shelter tons of marine life - creatures many of us depend on for food and medicine. So what would happen if the coral reefs disappeared? Here's a hint: It isn't good.
Does Earth Have Rings?
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Sure, Saturn's luminous rings are a cosmic marvel, but did you know that Earth once had rings? If we still had them today, what would they look like?
What If Cows Didn't Exist?
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A world without cows would be a world without burgers, right? Yes, and to beef eaters that's bad news, but it would also be a world with less methane. So would losing all cows be worth it?
Why Is It So Hard to Make a Universal Flu Vaccine?
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Every year, a version of the flu vaccine must be developed, to compensate for the changes in the flu virus the year before. Will that ever end?
Why Is the U.S. Dollar the World's Currency?
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Around the world, people convert their money into U.S. dollars, making it the de facto global currency. But how did the U.S. dollar become so mighty?
Are You a Phan of Phantom of the Opera?
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This award-winning musical broke all kinds of records. Die hard phans of Phantom of the Opera know all the facts. Are you one of them? In this quiz, we'll test your knowledge of all thing POTO. Put on your white mask.
How Much Do You Know About Birds?
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A birdwatcher watches birds for the sheer pleasure of doing so. We can learn a lot from watching birds, but some of the most common birds in the world are not usually on the birdwatching radar. Let's find out how much YOU know about birds.
The 10 Highest-Valued Companies Aren't All What You Think
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The highest-valued companies dominate headlines because their market cap towers over competitors. Market capitalization measures a company’s market value by multiplying its current share price by the number of outstanding shares, giving investors a snapshot of market value.
Chemical Peels: What You Need to Know
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Chemical peels are effective for certain purposes. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about chemical peels.
How Currency Works
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Currency is a complex aspect of human civilization. Find out all about these symbols of financial value.