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Meet William James Sidis, Smartest Man to Ever Live
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Some say his IQ was 50 to 100 points higher than Albert Einstein's. So why haven't you heard his name before? We'll tell you the sad tale of why this incredible genius flamed out.
Can You Read These Shorthand Sentences?
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Learning shorthand or knowing how to use a stenotype machine remain valuable skills in today's job market. Prove your skills by reading these sentences and telling us what you know about the art! How well will you do?
Can You Guess Which of the Five Nordic Countries These Places Belong To?
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Nordic history is beautiful and vast, and when you visit one of the five recognized Nordic countries of the world, you're sure to have an unforgettable adventure. Test your knowledge of Nordic geography with this country and places quiz.
Everyone's on the Hunt for the Element Lithium
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The element lithium is one of just three created during the Big Bang and has been used for mental health care for decades. But now it's in higher demand than ever before.
What's the Longest Suspension Bridge in the World?
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Until 2022, the longest suspension bridge in the world was in Japan. Now, the 1915 Canakkale Bridge in Türkiye has taken the title
Is there a psychological reason for people being mean on the Internet?
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We've all seen "flame wars" on the Internet. Maybe we've been the victims or the perpetrators, too. But what causes people to say things online that they would never say in person?
What is Tumblr? How Microblogging Works
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Amid a wave of new social media platforms, some people might be wondering, "What is Tumblr?". It's a popular platform for short-form microblogging, allowing users to share blog entries, photos, videos, and music. So, how does Tumblr work? Let's find out!
How the Microsoft Kinect SDK Works
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The Micosoft Kinect SDK is a software development kit that can be used to expand the possibilities of the Kinect. See what you can do with the Kinect SDK.
What is fisheye lens photography?
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Look through a door's peephole and you'll see how a fisheye lens can distort a scene while providing a 180-degree view. So how are fisheye lenses used?
What is soft-story seismic retrofitting?
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A soft-story building has a first floor that's more flexible than the ones above -- think apartments over a department store that's mostly open space. How does soft-story retrofitting keep such buildings from collapsing in a quake?