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How many calories does running burn?
Scientists once assumed that running and walking used the same amount of energy -- that is, they burned the same number of calories. However, a group of Syracuse University researchers found that running actually burns more calories than walking. What factor had scientists overlooked in the past?
Queen Elizabeth II Bans Plastic From Royal Estates
Buckingham Palace announced that Queen Elizabeth II is banning many plastics. Learn more about why the Queen is banning plastics from HowStuffWorks.
How does the ball return work on a coin-operated pool table?
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On a coin-operated pool table, if you hit one of the numbered balls into a pocket, the ball goes into a locked storage compartment. If you hit the cue ball into a pocket, the table returns it. How does the pool table tell the difference?
Can You Get More Than 11 Right on This Challenging Bible Quiz?
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This Bible quiz is so hard, that we challenge you to just score 11 questions! Get more than that sacred number right, and you're destined for greatness. But first, prove your intricate understanding of the divine wisdom we present before your don the crown!
How SCSI Works
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SCSI (pronounced 'scuzzy') is an ultra-fast, high-power communications bus that connects up to 15 devices to your computer. Find out how this bus operates.
Supreme Court on the Brink of Ending Affirmative Action in College Admissions
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The court heard oral arguments Oct. 31, 2022, in two cases that could end the use of race as a factor in college admissions decisions.
A Tremendous Trove of Trivia Quiz
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Think you know geography? Fancy yourself a history buff? Well then, mister or missus big shot, get comfy and let's test your knowledge of weird castles, crazy large numbers and embargoed snack foods.
Should We Be Jittery About Train Travel?
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Train crashes are in the news lately, but are our fears justified?
How Many Advanced Mathematical Symbols Do You Remember?
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We all know our pluses and minuses, but how about the symbols for population mean and the golden ratio? What about the Euler-Mascheroni constant and radians? If you know your advanced math symbols, take the quiz and show your stuff!
What Are the Solar System Planets in Order?
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You know Saturn and Venus and Mars. Can you put the eight planets of the solar system in the correct order? There are several ways to do this.