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Who Invented the Light Bulb? It Wasn't Just Edison
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The light bulb literally brightened the whole world and Thomas Edison generally gets the credit for inventing it. But did he?
How Dieselpunk Works
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The dieselpunk subgenre of speculative fiction looks at a world that could have been. Learn about the dieselpunk style and where dieselpunk gets its inspiration.
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.
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?
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.
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.
What if Everybody in the U.S. Flushed the Toilet at the Same Time?
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No one knows for sure, but chances are, it would make a terrible mess.