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Meet the Trebuchet, the Castle-crushing Catapult of the Middle Ages
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Before the advent of gunpowder, enemy combatants used a powerful siege weapon called a trebuchet to forcefully launch projectiles - sometimes a large stone, a decapitated human head or a dead horse - at intended targets.
Can You Get More Than 11 Right on This Storm Quiz?
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Mother Earth, with her placid plains and gorgeous mountains, may sometimes seem like a fairly harmless place. But her weather can quickly change, churning life-threatening storms into life. What do you really know about our planet's storms?
98% of adults can't pass this elementary school science quiz! Can you?
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From the periodic table to inventors and their inventions, how well do you remember your science class lessons? Do you think you could pass general science? Let's find out with this quiz!
How many sheets of paper can be produced from a single tree?
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We know that paper comes from trees, but just how much does it take? Let's do the math and figure out how much paper your average tree can be made into.
If you were to move all of the matter in the universe into one corner, how much space would it take up?
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If you took all of the matter in the universe and you pushed it all into one corner, how much space would it take up? I am trying to understand how much of the universe is 'empty.'
1996 Boss Hoss
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The 1996 Boss Hoss motorcycle defines 'bigger is better' by packing a Chevy V-8 engine. See pictures and learn about the outrageous Boss Hoss.
1976 Moto Guzzi V1000 Convert
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The 1976 Moto Guzzi V1000 Convert motorcycle performed as if it had an automatic transmission. See pictures and learn about this big Moto Guzzi.
May 20 Birthday Astrology
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A Taurus born May 20 is symbolized by the bull and draws friends from all walks of life. Learn more about May 20 birthday astrology.
Fire in the Hole! The Hot Sauce Quiz
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Nothing adds heat to a dish quite like hot sauce. Think you're hot sauce savvy? Take this quiz and prove it!
Understanding Smart Grid Technology
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How much do you know about smart grid technology? Keep reading to learn about Understanding Smart Grid Technology.