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How Geodesic Domes Work
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If you think regular old domes took the world of structural engineering by storm, you should meet their geodesic cousins. What is a geodesic dome, and who first came up with the idea of building triangle-covered spheres as practical structures?
Generation X: Are You a True Gen X-er?
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Generation X was the first to enter into the digital age and '80's pop culture and music were fixtures of their childhood. Take this quiz to find out if you are a true Gen X-er.
Can You Name the Country From Its National Dish?
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The average foodie knows where pizza, sushi, tacos and crepes come from, but the worldly foodie can tell you where fondue, poutine, goulash and sauteed reindeer come from. Where do you stack up? Put your skills to the test and try to match these national dishes to their countries.
Which Pagan God Are You?
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Long ago, the pagan gods were worshiped for their unique powers, their antagonisms, and their capricious natures. Which pagan god are you?
What's Your "Game of Thrones" Name?
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The world of "Game of Thrones" is filled with mystery and deception, love and magic, passion and prophecy. Of course, you'd want to be a part of it. But first, take this quiz to find out what your name would be in the Seven Kingdoms!
NASA and SpaceX Set to Make History With Manned Space Launch
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For the first time since 2011, NASA will launch astronauts into space from U.S. soil. It will also be the first time ever a private company will get them there.
How Colonialism Works
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Before World War II, a third of the world's population lived a territory controlled by a colonial power. HowStuffWorks examines colonialism.
Madagascar's Most Famous Species Is Near Extinction
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Why are lemurs on Madagascar at risk of extinction? Learn more about endangered lemurs in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Can You Identify These Iconic Cars From the '80s?
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The 1980s saw a wide range of cars introduced to the world, both new models as well as updates of older models. Some of these cars were more iconic than others. Can you identify them?
10 Scary Modern Technologies
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Some of our modern technologies can be a little scary. Take a look at 10 modern scary technologies, including computers taking over the world.