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Healthy Competition: The Ronaldo vs. Messi Quiz
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One of the greatest competitions in sports history, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have dominated the game of soccer in recent years. Test your knowledge of the two legends and their rivalry.
How did a meteor make hundreds of people sick?
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A meteor strike in Peru may have made up to 600 people sick, according to recent reports. Find out if the meteor strike in Peru is what made people sick.
Who's the new richest person in the world?
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Carlos Slim Helu has surpassed Bill Gates as the richest man in the world, according to a recent report. Find out how much Carlos Slim Helu's fortune is worth.
How Facial Recognition Technology Works
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Humans have always had the innate ability to recognize and distinguish faces, but computers only recently have shown the same ability. Learn how facial recognition systems work.
Are the Polar Ice Caps Melting Faster Than We Thought?
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The polar ice caps have been in the news recently because of their alleged shrinking due to global warming. How much would the oceans rise if the ice caps melted completely?
Is Glass Recycling in the U.S. Broken?
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Only 25 percent of glass containers used by U.S. consumers were recycled in 2018, the most recent year for statistics. So, why aren't Americans doing better?
How Yogurt Works
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It's been part of people's diets around the world for centuries, but has recently become a health-food staple. Are you one of the people who seek a little culture every day?
Why do old couples look alike?
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Many old couples tend to look like each other due to shared life experiences, according to a recent study. Learn more about why older couples look alike.
Is it OK for babies to watch TV?
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Baby TV watching may do more harm than good, according to a recent study. Find out why baby TV watching may slow a child's mental development.
Could gene therapy cure baldness?
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Hair loss affects millions of Americans -- men, women and even children. That's why a recent gene therapy study from a research group at the University of Pennsylvania has many people excited.