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Were the Clovis the first Americans?
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The Clovis, ancient people who made the sophisticated Clovis projectile discovered at Clovis Indian sites, are a mystery. Read about the mysterious Clovis.
How Hurricanes Work
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How often have you watched a weather forecaster point to a spiral-shaped cloudy mass with a sense of dread and fascination? What fuels these ferocious storms?
Exploring Mars: Insights Into the Red Planet
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Since the 1960s, we've been captivated by the planet Mars. How different is our neighbor, and what have we learned about the most explored planet?
How SED-TV Works
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Learn how the SED-TV combines the picture quality of a CRT with the compact design of a flat-screen plasma display.
Is there a future for steam-powered, super-efficient cars?
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Is there a future for steam-powered, super-efficient cars? Keep reading to learn about steam powered super efficient cars!
How Greenwashing Works
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Greenwashing is an attempt to convince consumers that their business has a low impact on the environment. Learn more about greenwashing.
Do You Know Which Sport This Equipment Is Used For?
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There are about 8,000 sports played across the world and each one has its own unique set of equipment. You can't play baseball with a basketball and you can't play football with a 9-iron. Can you match the equipment to the sport?
7 Facts About Arcturus, the Red Giant Star
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Arcturus is 113 times brighter than our sun, even though it's only a little bigger. What else should we know about this red giant?
Do We Actually Swallow Spiders in Our Sleep?
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Worried about creepy-crawlies entering your mouth while you sleep? Relax, spiders have no interest in being eaten. In fact, there's no record of anyone swallowing a spider while sleeping.
How Woolly Mammoths Worked
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Hop in your time machine, set the clock back a few thousand years and meet some woolly wonders. They even have a few things to teach us about the fate of modern elephants.