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How the Mars Rovers Work

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Of course we want to go to Mars. Until we figure it out though, roving robots with names like Spirit, Opportunity, Sojourner and Curiosity are our best bet for digging up dirt on our nearest planetary neighbor. Want to go along for the ride?

9 Extinct Exotic Sea Creatures

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A stunning array of strange and ferocious aquatic beasts patrolled Earth's waters long before they became the stuff of legends and "Jurassic Park" movies. One could eat a great white shark in one gulp.

Can You Match the Celebrity to Their Crime?

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Celebrities are felons, too! Think you can tell us what crimes these actors, singers and reality stars committed? Let's find out with this quiz!

From Ancient Greece to 'Tiger King': The Hilarious History of the Mullet

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From ancient Greek spearman to Mr. Exotic, America's most notorious big cat owner, the mullet seems destined to stick around and around.

How Gene Patents Work

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Gene patents allow companies and researchers to lay claim to sequences of genetic code. Learn more in How Gene Patents Work.

How DNA Computers Will Work

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DNA computers could utilize your DNA strands for more supercomputing power. Learn how DNA computers could replace the silicon microprocessor.

Can You Name These Popular Songs If We Mess Up the Lyrics?

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Was Jimi Hendrix asking to be left alone so he could kiss the sky or kiss a guy?! Either way, if you knew the song in question was "Purple Haze," then this is the quiz for you!

Pluto: Is It a Planet After All?

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Back in 2006, the International Astronomical Union decided to demote Pluto to the status of a dwarf planet. A historical study challenges that designation.

22 of the Worst Prisons in the World

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These prisons house some of the world's most notorious criminals. But battles rage behind their walls, oftentimes leaving inmates susceptible to torture, disease and even death. These are some of the worst prisons on the planet.

10 Mythical American Monsters

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Very tall, hairy, glowing eyes - that seems to be the go-to description for a lot of mythical monsters out there, especially in America. Here are 10 to keep an eye out for.

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