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'Acoustic Kitty': The CIA's Not-so-purrfect Plan to Make a Cat a Spy
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It may sound like the name of a '90s indie band, but Acoustic Kitty was a CIA program to train housecats to be spies. Imagine how that turned out.
Can You Identify These Ugly Cars From the '60s?
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They say that beauty is only skin deep, but it never even touched the surface of these cars. See if you can name some of the ugliest cars of the '60s in this quiz.
The Porbeagle Shark Hunts With Dogged Determination
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Porbeagles are related to great whites, but while they're also athletic killers, they're smaller and far less ferocious. And what's with the funny dog name?
Pantheon vs. Parthenon: What's the Difference?
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It's easy to confuse the Parthenon and the Pantheon. The names are so similar, and they're both ancient ruins. But despite those similarities, the two structures are very different.
1992 Harley-Davidson FXDB Daytona
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The 1992 Harley-Davidson FXDB Daytona got its name from a motorcycle rally held each year in Florida. Learn about this Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
Rainbow Shark: Closer to a Minnow Than a Great White
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Don’t let the name fool you: While it’s not a real shark, the rainbow shark definitely brings a bold, finned attitude to the freshwater aquarium.
Why Did Cars Have 'Suicide Doors' and Do They Still Exist?
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The popular name for car doors that opened from the rear rather than the front is "suicide doors". Why are they called that, and do any cars have this feature?
1988 Peugeot Oxia Concept Car
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The otherworldly 1988 Peugeot Oxia concept car took its name from a region on Mars. See pictures and a profile of the 1988 Peugeot Oxia concept car.
How to Play Gaps
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This solitaire gives you a chance to put on your thinking cap. The name comes from the gaps in the layout once play begins. Learn how to play Gaps.
The Origins of Buddhism: A Very Brief History
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The origins of Buddhism trace back over 2,500 years to ancient India, where a spiritual teacher named Siddhartha Gautama achieved enlightenment and became the Buddha.