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What are supercomputers currently used for?
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Supercomputers are the whiz kids of the computing world - they're the fastest, most powerful machines around. Find out what supercomputers are used for.
How Steam Shovels Work
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Antique steam shovels can still be found rusting away at old mining sites or painstakingly restored and on display in museums the world over. How much do you know about these mammoth-sized digging tools?
Thought Experiment: What If We Stopped Walking Upright?
Humans have only been bipedal for a sliver of history. What if we returned our spines to their original position and quit walking upright? What would that world be like?
What We Learned From the Deadliest Nightclub Fire in U.S. History
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HowStuffWorks looks at the lessons, including advanced building codes and medical treatments, that endure from Boston's 1942 Cocoanut Grove fire.
The Seahorse Is a Romantic, Slow-swimming Fish
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Dwindling natural habitats are causing a significant decline in certain seahorse species. To bolster populations, researchers in Australia are building seahorse hotels and leaving the lights on.
Do You Know the Most Famous Dates in History?
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We aren't talking about your 10th-grade prom date. Instead, we want to know if you recall the events that changed the entire world. Do you know these famous dates?
The America Quiz
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Land of the free and home of the brave, yes, that is the United States of America! But just how much do you really know about the USA?
We'll Give You 3 Items, You Tell Us What They Have in Common
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The human brain is unbelievably good at looking for patterns, as a way to relate things to one another in a way that makes sense. Take our quiz to see if you can figure out what all these trios have in common!
Can You Match the Sidekick to the Princess?
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Everyone knows that if you want to be a princess, you need a sidekick - or two, or seven. But can you match these besties to their princesses?
The Richest Kid in the World Is Worth $5B — Which Royal Is It?
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From trendsetting members of the royal to lucky YouTube child stars, we've listed the world’s wealthiest children by estimated net worth.