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Second to None: Here's the Buzz on Buzz Aldrin
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Buzz Aldrin was the second man on the moon, as well as a math whiz, scuba enthusiast and inspiration for Buzz Lightyear. How cool is all that?
What is a levee?
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Whether they make you think of Hurricane Katrina or Led Zeppelin, levees are a critical safety feature for low-lying areas located near water. Why do they break?
How Suicide Bombers Work
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Suicide bombers use a unique form of terrorism in order to advance their message. Learn about suicide bombers.
How Ramjets Work
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Imagine whipping through the sky at thousands of miles per hour. This special type of jet engine can do exactly that.
Unraveling the Mysteries of Mood Rings: Decode Your Emotions Through Color
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Mood ring color meanings reflect emotions through changing hues. Learn how colors like blue, green, and red reveal your emotional state and inner feelings.
What's the difference between a designer and a decorator?
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Designer versus decorator are terms used interchangeably, but they really are separate jobs. Learn the difference of designer versus decorator.
Do You Really Stay Conscious After Being Decapitated?
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Decapitation is a surefire way to deliver a quick and painless death, right? In actuality, an increasingly large body of historical and scientific evidence suggests that beheading doesn't, in fact, deliver instant death.
George Washington Carver: An Innovator Beyond His Era
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Few famous Americans enjoy a status as mythic as that of George Washington Carver, a man whose life as a botanist, agronomist, chemist and inventor earned him a lasting legacy. Carver's work is considered instrumental in changing Southern approaches to agriculture.
How Bee Sting Therapy Works
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Venom has been used therapeutically since ancient times. Find out more about bee sting therapy from HowStuffWorks.
Does time change speed?
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Time dilation is the reason why boring things seem to take so long but time flies when you're having fun. Learn how time dilation affects the speed of time.