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What Does the Money Tree Have to Do With Lunar New Year?
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The money tree has long been a symbol of good fortune in Asia. But how did the plant get its name?
What's new about Internet Explorer 7?
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Internet Explorer 7 was released five years after IE6, the first truly upgraded version of the Web browser. Learn about Internet Explorer 7 features.
Will the Jeddah Tower, World's Tallest Building, Ever Be Finished?
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It's been some 15 years in the making and is still under construction. What's the real story behind the Jeddah Tower's delay?
Meet Gigantopithecus, the Extinct Giant Orangutan in 'The Jungle Book'
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The character of King Louie gets a serious primate upgrade in the new Disney live-action-meets-CGI film. Did the ape also serve as inspiration for sasquatch and yeti?
A New Green Solution for Dyeing Blue Denim
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From the chemicals that pollute and the massive use of water, the traditional method of dyeing blue jeans is an environmental disaster. Nanoparticles made from wood pulp might be the answer to the problem.
The True and Tragic Story of Tilikum, SeaWorld's Captive Orca
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Orcas are known as "killer whales" because they are apex predators. In the wild, highly social killer whales prey on sharks, seals, dolphins and even other whales.
What's new in synthetic oil technology?
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Synthetic oil technology has evolved rapidly in recent years, so what's around the corner? Learn the future of synthetic oil technology in this article.
New Oxford Dictionary Will Document African American English Lexicon
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Henry Louis Gates Jr. will serve as editor-in-chief of the new Oxford Dictionary of African American English, which is slated to be published in spring 2025.
10 Women Who Broke New Ground in Engineering
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One of the most travelled stretches of U.S. highway was designed by a woman who loved mathematics and wasn't interested in being a teacher. Who was she, and where is it?
Why do gorillas build new nests every night?
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Gorilla nests are the temporary 'beds' these apes build every night to sleep in. Learn why scientists use gorilla nests to track the species.