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The Ultimate IRS Quiz
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The IRS has both supporters and detractors. Some people recognize its importance in maintaining government revenues, while others feel that it is merciless and out to get all your hard-earned cash. No matter what side of the fence you fall on, take this quiz to learn about the IRS.
What is the gray goo nightmare?
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Gray goo is a possible scenario if nanomachines get out of hand. See what gray goo is and all about a possible gray goo nightmare.
Batesian Mimicry: How Copycats Protect Themselves
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Batesian mimicry is an evolutionary strategy used by vulnerable species to look like a dangerous species so predators will leave them alone. But it only works under the right circumstances.
5 Things You Should Know About the 'New' Southern Ocean
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The Southern Ocean has finally been officially recognized, though scientists have known about it for over a century.
College Pictures
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This college image gallery offers a visual perspective of some of the important aspects of attending a university. Check out these college pictures.
The Sea Cucumber Eats, Poops and Breathes Through a Cloaca
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The soft, cylindrical sea cucumber looks like a vegetable — and in some countries, it's a delicacy because of its nutritional value and health benefits. But it actually belongs to the phylum of echinoderms, closely related to starfish (aka sea stars), sand dollars, sea urchins and sea lilies.
How Many Skin Cells Do We Shed Every Day?
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You shed skin cells everyday, but do you know how many? Take a look at the surprising amount of skin cells shed by your body every day.
10 Most-spoken Languages in the World (2 Are From India)
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If you are searching for the most-spoken languages in the world, you are really asking how people communicate across culture, history, and geography.
How Pirates Work
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Pirates have sailed the seas for hundreds of years. Learn about pirates and find out if you have what it takes to live the pirate lifestyle.
How Aphrodisiacs Work
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Most of us have heard the talk about oysters and chocolate, and maybe you've read an article about the stimulating effects of ginseng. But garlic, licorice and cucumber? Learn about the history of aphrodisiacs and whether they've been proven to be effective.