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Unit 731: Inhumane Medical Experimentation During WWII
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Before World War II officially began, Japan invaded China's Manchuria region (now called Guandong) in order to expand its territory and extract natural resources to grow its economy. Japan would commit numerous war crimes against the Chinese and people throughout the Asian-Pacific.
How Motes Work
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Smart dust sounds like something out of a Disney movie, but it's not. Also called a mote or a wireless sensing network, this new technology is intriguing everyone from military personnel to vineyard owners. Find out what the big deal is and explore the many possible applications of this tiny device.
Freshwater Snails: Helpful Carriers of Harmful Parasites
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You might think of snails as the little shelled creatures that you find crawling in your garden, or even as a delicacy of French cuisine, where they are called "escargot." But there are snails that live in the water, too, including marine snails in the tropical oceans and freshwater snails found across the world in ponds, lakes and rivers.
Saltwater Crocodile: Enormous and Dangerously Patient
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The saltwater crocodile, Crocodylus porosus, is the largest living reptile on Earth, and it rules the waters from northern Australia to Southeast Asia. These massive reptiles are often called "salties" and can grow to incredible sizes, with large male saltwater crocodiles sometimes reaching lengths of up to 7 meters (23 feet).
Which Cupcake Does Your Personality Match?
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Calling all cupcake fanatics! If you're made out of sugar, rainbows and sparkling sprinkles, then our sweet quiz is about to curb your cravings! So tell us more about what you're really like so we can name a cupcake after you!
How the Old Napster Worked
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While the original Napster got sued out of business, dozens of free file-sharing utilities have popped up to task its place. Find out how the old Napster worked and why it was vulnerable to legal attacks.
No, the Leaf Sheep Sea Slug Is Not an AI Hallucination
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This adorable sea slug (also called a leaf slug or sea sheep) is one of the most unique examples of marine life on Earth. Similar to mollusks and other nudibranch species, these little guys spend most of their lives crawling slowly along the sea floor in warm, shallow waters without a care in the world.
Am I a Vampire?
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Do your colleagues call you bloodthirsty? Are you someone who likes their steaks cooked blue? If so, perhaps you're a creature of the night. We've gathered vampire lore from all over the world to help determine if you are a vampire. Are you brave enough to find out?
Archangel Zadkiel: Finding Strength Through Transformation
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In many New Age spiritual practices, it's believed that angelic beings — such as the archangel Zadkiel — can be called upon to help guide and empower the passionate seeker. Here, we'll take a look at this celestial figure, and how you might draw upon his angelic wisdom and power to improve your life.
How does a Crookes' radiometer work?
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I once saw this device shaped like a light bulb. It had a vertical support inside it, and on that support there were four vanes with four diamonds on the end. One side of the diamond was black and the other was white. I did a little research and found out that it was called a Crookes' radiometer -- how does it work?