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10 Most Long-lived Empires in History
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Which historical empires lasted the longest? Read about the 10 most long-lived empires in history.
How a Brinicle Works
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Underwater icicles, also called brinicles or sea stalactites, form when super-cold brine meets normal seawater. The sub-zero phenomenon can kill some sea life.
What's the world's hardest puzzle?
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What is the world's hardest puzzle? There are a lot of challenging puzzles out there, but find out which one is the world's hardest puzzle.
Can Scientists Create a Star on Earth?
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Stars are enormous celestial bodies hot enough to register millions of degrees. They're fascinating scientific phenomena, but is it actually possible for scientists to create them?
England's Eccentric 'Camberley Kate' Never Turned Away a Stray
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She took in her first stray dog in 1943 and became a legend for her pioneering efforts in dog rescue. Meet "Camberley Kate," the fierce canine advocate who had a heart of gold.
Why would scientists want to create a hybrid human-cow embryo?
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This week, a group of London-based scientists requested official permission to begin a three-year study involving stem cells derived from human-cow hybrids.
Is Wibree going to rival Bluetooth?
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Nokia announced a new short-range wireless technology, Wibree, in October 2006.
What is tooth powder?
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Tooth powder was around long before toothpaste. Find out what tooth powder was made of and how it was used.
Are there really elephant graveyards?
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The elephant graveyard lends an air of romance and mystery to the mighty animal, but in reality, it's just a myth.
5 Most Coveted Offshore Petroleum Reserves
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Untapped petroleum reserves dot the globe. Find out where these untapped petroleum reserves still exist and why oil companies covet them heavily.