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Can You Name the British Movie From One Screenshot?

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God save the Queen and British cinema as well! Hollywood may dominate, but the U.K. is doing fine, shaking and not stirring drinks for James Bond and heading to Hogwarts with Harry Potter. Think you can name all of these British films? Take the quiz and see!

Jerry Lawson Forever Changed the Video Game Industry

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If you're a gamer, you've got Jerry Lawson to thank for inventing the first commercial home video game console with interchangeable game cartridges.

Could salt water fuel cars?

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Salt water fuel could be the next viable alternative to foreign oil. Learn about the ongoing research behind the concept of salt water fuel.

What Is the Butterfly Effect and How Do We Misunderstand It?

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We may think the butterfly effect means that a small change (like the flap of a butterfly's wings) can have huge consequences (a tornado in China). But what if it means the opposite?

What Is SWIFT and How Is It Being Used to Sanction Russia?

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Disconnecting Russia from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), could cripple its ability to trade with most of the world. Here's how SWIFT works.

In the Mariana Trench, Animals Adapt in REALLY Weird Ways

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The Mariana Trench is the deepest place on Earth, and we're still in the dark about much of the life that calls it home. Here are just a few of the trench's eye-popping residents.

Ultimate Guide to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is one of the largest and most popular parades in the United States. And this year is no exception.

How Zero Population Growth Works

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The goal of zero population growth is to reach a sustainable global birth rate. Explore how zero population growth works and if it is possible.

5 Reasons Parasites Are Beneficial to Earth

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You probably think all parasites are disgusting little critters, but that's not always the case. Several are actually critical to the planet.

Top 5 Unsolved Brain Mysteries

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Take a look at 5 brain mysteries to find out about the workings of the organ in your noggin. These 5 brain mysteries will have you scratching your head.

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