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Scientific Notation Is Math's Version of Shorthand
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How do you calculate absurdly high numbers without writing them out in numerals? You use scientific notation. We'll give you examples and show you how.
Science and Nature: Fractals
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Fractals produce fascinating and intricate designs. In fact, nature offers innumerable examples of fractal loveliness, and we've collected some of the coolest ones for your viewing pleasure. You're welcome.
Chernobyl's Elephant's Foot Is a Toxic Mass of Corium
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The lava-like material that formed after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster is a deadly example of corium, a hazardous material created only after core meltdowns. Five minutes next to it can kill a human.
Take a Drive Down Memory Lane and See If You Remember These Auto Classics
Here's a chance to prove your mettle with these examples of classic metal! Even if you make a mistake, you'll learn about automotive history. But you won't make a mistake, right?
What's Your Goddess Name?
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Goddesses are personifications of power and concentrated examples of personality traits. They were worshiped for what they could do on behalf of humans but only doled out the aid when the mood struck them. What's your goddess name?
Cook with Cast Iron Instead of Nonstick
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We've all seen examples or heard stories about Grandma's cast iron cookware that's been in regular use since the Eisenhower administration or before. Learn more about cooking with cast iron instead of nonstick.
Can We Guess What Province You Live in Based on How You Speak?
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Is it a métro or a subway? Do you use utensils or do you call it cutlery? These are just a few examples of Canadian speech regionalisms - what can your speech patterns tell us about where you're from?
The Tiny Finger Monkey Gets Lonely Without Its Family
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Some animals are so small they seem more like toys than creatures of the wild. Take the finger monkey, for example. Also known as the pygmy marmoset, it's the smallest monkey in the world and could fit snugly in the palm of your hand.
10 Worst Reasons People Have Called 911
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Having trouble with your homework? Looking to meet a nice guy? Need some cigarettes? Who you gonna call? 911? Believe it or not, all of these are actual 911 calls. And they aren't the worst examples of emergency number misuse.
The Ultimate Auto Identification Quiz!
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So how many car models do you think you will be able to identify? Here we have 40 examples, spanning different decades and manufacturers. Do you have what it takes to ace the ultimate car identification quiz?