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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.
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?
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.
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.
How Do Scientists Determine the Age of Dinosaur Bones?
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Every time a new fossil is found, one of the first things scientists determine is how old that fossil really is. But how do they determine it, and how can they be completely accurate?
What is a keyhole satellite and what can it really spy on?
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On a television drama last week, the plot involved photos taken of a Russian missile silo, and the characters mentioned a "keyhole satellite." What is a keyhole satellite and what can it really spy on?
How NASA Works
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When most people think of NASA, they probably think of astronauts and the Kennedy Space Center. But there's a whole lot more to this 60-year-old organization.