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How Seed Banks Work
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Seed banks store our world's seeds, in case disaster wipes out a plant species. Find out how seed banks protect our future.
How Twitter Works
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Tweets are messages that are sent out over the Twitter network. Learn more about Tweets and find out how Tweets are sent and displayed on the site.
How Crack Cocaine Works
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Crack cocaine, like many other illegal drugs, leads to addiction, death, increased crime rates and imprisonment. But this drug targets the inner city almost exclusively and possession or distribution of crack carries extremely harsh prison sentences.
How Protests Work
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Protests can take many forms like boycotts and allow us to air our grievances. Learn about protests, like those behind Vietnam and Tianamen Square.
Visions of Sugarplums: The Nutcracker Quiz
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What started as a simple children's book has transformed into one of the most important traditions of the holiday season, as fans young and old flock to theaters to see one of the most iconic ballets of all time. Take our quiz to see how much you know about the history, music and characters that make up this Christmas classic.
Extremophiles: How Do These Organisms Push the Limits of Life?
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Extremophiles are organisms that live in "extreme" environments. Learn why extremophiles are remarkable, not only because of their habitats.
How Cremation Works
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First, you burn the body until only brittle, pulverized bones are left. These remains are pulverized into ashes, and then placed into urns -- or diamonds, coral reefs and even outer space.
6 Things Mormons Wish Non-Mormons Knew About Their Church
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, widely known as the Mormon church, can generate a lot of questions. We clear up some myths on Mormon beliefs.
Panther vs. Jaguar: Kind of Like Saying 'Apple vs. Granny Smith'
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When it comes to big cats, few comparisons get more attention than the showdown of panther vs. jaguar. These animals are powerful, stealthy and mysterious members of the animal kingdom. But are they actually separate species, or is the difference only fur-deep?
Where Was Babylon and Does It Still Exist?
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The ancient city of Babylon was a byword for wickedness in the Bible. But what is the real story? And how did Saddam Hussein try to bring it back?