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How Hot Air Balloons Work
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Hot air balloons are about as simple as flying can get - no engine, no moving parts really, and very little the pilot can do to control the vehicle. Find out what it's like to fly a hot air balloon!
10 Scientific Questions We Can't Answer Yet
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Science is forever uncovering the mysteries of our universe, but some questions remain elusive. What topics have us still scratching our heads?
10 Worst Nor'easters of All Time
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What makes a nor'easter different from your run-of-the-mill winter storm? And which ones have done the most damage?
10 People With Incredibly Bad Luck
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These 10 people had the incredibly bad luck of being in the wrong place at the wrong time or the right place at the wrong time.
How Drone Strikes Work
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We know how drone strikes are supposed to work: After careful monitoring, the bad guy is targeted and taken out. The reality is often much hazier - and deadlier.
Insect Experiments
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Insect experiments for kids are a great way for kids to learn and have fun. Give budding entomologists a head start with these 10 experiments.
Scary Stories
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Whether it's for Halloween festivities or everyday fun, kids love scary stories. Browse this collection of read-aloud scary stories for children.
How Sharks Work
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Sharks are one of the most sophisticated and enduring creatures. Learn about shark movement, shark senses, shark teeth, the daily life of sharks and threats to sharks.
Ultimate Guide to Scooby-Doo
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'Scooby-Doo' is a favorite cartoon. Learn about 'Scooby-Doo & Shaggy Get A Clue!' and get behind-the-scenes information, plus an episode guide.
How the MQ-9 Reaper Works
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Early unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) primarily carried out reconnaissance missions in war zones, but the Reaper packs some serious heat. Is there anything more foreboding than a drone with a Hellfire missile?