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Military Trivia Quiz
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For about as long as humans have come together in groups, we've had fighting forces to protect what's ours. They've definitely changed a lot over the centuries, though. Fight your way through this quiz and see what military trivia you know!
How Salt Works
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Not only do we need to consume salt, we also need it for a variety of nonfood uses. But if it's so important, why do health organizations recommend that we closely watch our intake? Apparently, there can be too much of a good thing. Learn what happens when we overload on salt or get too little of it.
Do hummingbirds have sex in midair?
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Do hummingbirds have sex in midair? Learn about the amazing hummingbird and find out if they really have to hover all of the time.
What Are the 12 Days of Christmas?
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Have you ever caught yourself singing the "Twelve Days of Christmas" and wondered what geese, doves and milk maids have to do with the holiday?
John Quincy Adams and John Adams: The First U.S. Political Family Dynasty
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What did these two U.S. presidents, who were also father and son, have in common beyond their first and last names?
What's the Difference Between Agnosticism and Atheism?
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HowStuffWorks finds out what agnostics believe and how they differ from atheists.
What If We Put an End to Famine?
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What if we put an end to famine? Explore the hypothetical and discover what might happen if we put an end to famine.
Everyone's on the Hunt for the Element Lithium
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The element lithium is one of just three created during the Big Bang and has been used for mental health care for decades. But now it's in higher demand than ever before.
10 Acquired Tastes
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If you enjoy raw oysters, black coffee and moldy cheese, then you have some acquired tastes. Learn about 10 acquired tastes.
Weaving the Story of Kente Cloth, a Historic West African Fabric
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Recognized by its bright colors and rows of bold, woven patterns, kente cloth is more than a piece of fabric. Each kente cloth has meaning, which is conveyed through its colors, patterns and symbols.