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How Internet Censorship Works
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Internet censorship is a highly controversial topic, especially with people looking to protect free speech. Learn about Internet censorship.
Yes, Female Praying Mantises Do Eat Their Mates
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The praying mantis is a powerful predator, and not as robotic (or as romantic!) as it seems.
Why do tigers swim?
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Tigers swim in order to cool off, trap prey and relax. Learn where tigers swim, why other big cats don't join in the fun and who the heck Odin is.
5th-Grade General Knowledge Quiz
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Were you a whiz kid at school? How much do you remember from your days in 5th grade? Test your knowledge of 5th grade facts with this simple math, science, English, and history quiz!
The Great British Royal Family Quiz
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The British royal family can trace its line thousands of years back in time and is an object of fascination the world over. Test your knowledge of this famous family.
How can salamanders regrow body parts?
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A salamander can regrow body parts -- and scientists are studying it to figure out how humans can. Learn how a salamander can regrow body parts.
Can Science Explain Why We Kiss With Our Eyes Closed?
Maybe. A study that wasn't even about kissing turned out to (sort of) give the answer.
10 Oldest Known Diseases
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You won't find some of history's biggest killers on this list, but you will find at least one disease that will make you want to bite something and another that might make you break out in "elevated pustules." Curious yet?
Bottle Trees: A Beautiful Tradition With a Spiritual Past
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Bottle trees originated centuries ago in the Congo in West Africa and still hold a special spiritual place in the heart of the American landscape.
How do leopards kill animals larger than they are?
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Leopards kill animals with their powerful jaws and claws. Learn how leopards kill animals three times their size and how they handle scavengers.