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13 Iconic Photographs That Captured the World's Imagination
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Among the millions of pictures taken every year, some capture our hearts and stand the test of time. Here are the stories behind 13 of the most iconic.
How Aircraft Carriers Work
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Aircraft carriers are ships outfitted with flight decks to launch and land airplanes. Learn about the parts of aircraft carriers and aircraft carrier crews.
How Carbon Dating Works
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Carbon-14 dating is something that you hear about in the news all the time. Find out how carbon-14 dating works and why carbon-14 dating is so accurate!
How do you keep a safe house safe?
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A safe house works for both good guys and bad guys, keeping them hidden and secure. There's a safe house mentioned in the Bible, and safe houses during WWII.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played center in the NBA for a record 20 years. Learn more about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and his signature shot, the 'sky hook.'
Why Didn't Russia Sell Alaska to Canada?
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It made geographical sense for Russia to sell its territory of Alaska to Canada, but it opted to sell it to the U.S. instead. Why was that?
Cone Snail: A Slow but Highly Venomous Predator
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Cone snails are marine animals that harpoon their prey and incapacitate them with deadly toxins. They may be beautiful, but they are highly venomous.
Why do we have fingerprints?
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Why do we have fingerprints? Identification isn't their only purpose. Learn about the reasons for fingerprints.
Costumes 101 Pictures
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Amazing costumes are the envy at sci-fi conventions and Halloween parties. Check out these pictures to learn the basics of building costumes.
What Is the Strongest Military in the World?
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Military power isn't distributed evenly across the globe. Some countries have huge armies, air forces and navies, while others have little more than some semi-professional militias.