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11 Inventions That Changed the World as We Know It
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Inventing a useful product or process is serious business - turn a great idea into a marketable widget, and you could earn millions of dollars. But that doesn't mean your widget has to be straitlaced and conservative.
10 Extinct Hominids
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Decades of fossil discoveries have revealed much about the extinct members of our hominid family tree, but we're far from having all the answers. What have we learned from some of these fascinating finds?
How Pterosaurs Worked
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They were creatures of the air, but they aren't part of the avian family tree - and don't call them dinosaurs. What was life like for the pterosaurs, and what has sparked renewed interest in these flying reptiles?
How the Voynich Manuscript Works
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It's a massive book that no one can read, and it has fascinated scientists, historians and cryptographers for decades. Is it a textbook, an encyclopedia ... or an elaborate hoax?
Where Do Horses Originate From? Not Europe, Not Asia
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Where do horses originate from? We don't mean to sound corny, but the answer really does take us on a journey through millions of years of evolution, migration, and domestication.
What Region of England Matches Your Personality?
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England is as geographically and culturally complex as any nation. Though most people may not see all of it in their lifetimes, there is undoubtedly a region for everyone. Which one matches your personality?
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.
The Myth of the Minotaur, the Legendary Beast We Can't Forget
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Half man, half bull, this creature from Greek mythology could be a perfect symbol of the oft-pondered dual nature of man.
What Was the Strongest Earthquake Ever Recorded?
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Earthquakes are among the most powerful natural forces on Earth, often causing widespread devastation, triggering tsunamis and altering the landscape of a region. But how strong was the strongest earthquake of all time?
Finding the Strongest Dog Bite in 10 Breeds
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Size plays a role in the strongest dog bites out there, but so does the canine's morphology, aka snout shape.