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Why are they replacing all of the traffic lights in my town?
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In my town, they are replacing all of the traffic lights with these new lights that look like they are made of hundreds of tiny bulbs. Why are they replacing all of the lights?
Are You a True New Yorker?
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If you are in the habit of looking up a restaurant's health grade before ordering and slow-walking tourists drive you completely crazy, you might just be a true New Yorker. Let's take a closer look.
Poseidon: God of the Sea, Earthquakes and Horse Races
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Poseidon, god of the sea, was an integral figure in ancient Greek mythology. Although the name Poseidon means "lord of the earth," this powerful god mostly controlled the oceans and waterways. The Aegean Sea fell and rose by his hand, and sailors prayed for mercy during every nautical voyage.
Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Barista?
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Want to peer into the mind of a barista? Try this quiz now, which will test your knowledge on coffee drinks, coffee tools and coffee brews and roasts. If you think you can easily do the job of a barista, let's see if you can score at least a 90% on this quiz!
Rahab: The Biblical Prostitute in the 'Faith Hall of Fame'
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She's the hero of one of the best-known Bible stories and also described as one of Jesus' ancestors, even though she was a Canaanite prostitute. Who was Rahab, really?
Test Your Knowledge of the Industrial Revolution
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Test your knowledge of what went down during the age of expanding landscapes, incredible innovation and the ultimate shift in life as people knew it.
In 19th-century Paris, the Morgue Was the Best Show in Town
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Today Paris' best-known attractions are perhaps the Eiffel Tower and Champs-Élysées. In the 19th-century, it was the morgue.
What is soft-story seismic retrofitting?
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A soft-story building has a first floor that's more flexible than the ones above -- think apartments over a department store that's mostly open space. How does soft-story retrofitting keep such buildings from collapsing in a quake?
All 54 African Countries, Including Disputed Territories
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The African continent is home to a remarkable array of cultures, landscapes and histories. This vast land comprises 54 recognized African countries, each with its own distinct identity. Here, we'll explore the countries of Africa, divided into the key regions: North Africa, West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa and Southern Africa.
How Sparta Turned Its Men Into Super-Soldiers — and Dancers
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Movies like '300' have popularized the image of ancient Spartans as super-warriors. But that's only part of the story