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How P.T. Barnum Worked
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Born to be a showman, P.T. Barnum overcame a number of obstacles (including numerous fires, the loss of several fortunes and one dead elephant) in order to make a buck. Who was this man who was so determined to create the greatest show on Earth?
Why Are Planets Almost Spherical?
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None of the planets in our solar system are perfect spheres, nor for that matter is our sun. Learn more about oblate spheroids at HowStuffWorks.
The Girl of Steel: Supergirl Quiz
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'Supergirl' made it's debut 4 years ago, so in celebration, find out how well you know the popular CW superhero series! Take our latest quiz to see how much you know about the last daughter of Krypton. Good luck!
29 Weird Facts About Animals, Space, History, and the Human Body
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The world is full of oddities. Some are delightful; others are just plain strange.
10 Science Questions You Should Really Know How to Answer
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Why is the sky blue? What's relativity all about? If you're thinking, "something to do with light and physics and stuff," we have some short explanations for you.
How the Gyroscope Works
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Did you know that airplanes and space shuttles use the utterly low-tech gyroscope for navigation? Discover the secret behind gyroscopic motion!
Exploring Jovian Planets, the Titans of Our Solar System
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The four Jovian planets are officially designated as gas (and/or ice) giants. Which planets are they and what makes them so unique?
Space Trivia
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If stargazing is your jam and you know that you could be the next Neil deGrasse Tyson, this celestial trivia quiz will rock your whole galaxy! Are you ready to shoot for the stars?
How Lightning Works
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Lightning is an incredible force of nature. And like many natural phenomena, lightning is not always what it seems. Go behind the mystery and learn what's really going on when lightning strikes.
How Geysers Work
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Geysers are explained in this article. Learn about geysers.