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15 Famous Rhodes Scholars

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Each year about 103 students earn a Rhodes scholarship to study at the University of Oxford. Learn about some of the most famous Rhodes scholars, including Bill Clinton, transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg and journalist Ronan Farrow.

Is there a light 10 billion times brighter than the sun?

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A synchrotron can produce light that can be used to "read" ancient texts that have been badly damaged. Find out what a synchrotron is and how it is used.

How Chess Puzzles Work

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Chess puzzles are good practice for chess enthusiasts as they solve checkmate scenarios. Learn how Chess puzzles work at HowStuffWorks.

What's the Malthusian premise?

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The Malthusian premise centers on the issue of whether or not there will be enough food to sustain human life. Learn about the Malthusian premise.

Exploring the "G" in Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation

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Sir Isaac Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation helps put the laws of gravity into a mathematical formula. And the gravitational constant is the "G" in that formula.

The Curse of Beauty: How Helen of Troy Was Blamed for Sparking the Trojan War

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She was said to be the most beautiful woman in Greece and the bearer of the "face that launched a thousand ships."

The Voracious Spotted Lanternfly Is Invading the Eastern U.S.

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The invasive spotted lanternfly is spreading across the Eastern U.S. Here's what you need to know about this voracious pest.

The Rockin' AC/DC Quiz

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AC/DC has sold millions of albums and continues to tour after more than four decades in the spotlight. Take our quiz to see how much you really know about this legendary band.

'Hidden Figures' Who Stood With Martin Luther King Jr.

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Coretta Scott King and numerous other women who stood with Martin Luther King Jr. were committed activists in their own right during the Civil Rights Movement.

What Are the Hardest Words to Spell in the English Language?

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Many people struggle with learning the English language because there are so many nuanced spellings and usages for different words that don't conform to logical patterns. The hardest words to spell don't always have to be the longest but often contain minor differences from common speech patterns.

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