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Black Peter, aka Zwarte Piet, Becomes 'Soot Piet' Amid Controversy
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The story of Black Peter (Zwarte Piet) is one of the most debated traditions in Dutch society today.
What Is a Group of Buffalo Called? Hint: It Also Applies to Bison
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From the American prairie to the wetlands of Asia and the bush of Africa, buffalo are powerful and iconic animals. But when these creatures band together, what is a group of buffalo called?
Why Did the Ottoman Empire Fall During the Industrial Revolution?
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Why did the Ottoman Empire fall? There's no single answer. It was a slow-motion collapse fueled by internal dysfunction, foreign intervention and the brutal modernity of war.
How to Make Your Home Energy Efficient
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Sealing siding cracks, caulking windows, and upgrading attic or siding insulation can give you a more energy efficient home. Learn more.
How Wildfires Work
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Wildfires burn about five million acres in the U.S. every year. Learn about the causes of wildfires, how wildfires behave and how firefighters fight them.
How Alang Shipyard Works
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In this mass graveyard, workers dismantle 52,000-ton ships using simple hand tools. Why would anyone want to work at Alang? Is this place doing the world a service by recycling obsolete ships?
How Self-regenerating Tire Tread Works
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Self-regenerating tire tread allows big rigs to go 30 percent farther on their tires. But will self-regenerating tire tread soon be found on your car too?
How High-speed Dial-up Works
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High-speed dial-up loading times are up to five times faster than dial-up. Learn about high-speed dial-up and find out how high-speed dial-up utilizes file compression.
Can You Tell What Countries These International Border Crossings Are In?
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Borders delineate the shapes of nations and the limits of their reach, culturally, militarily and in terms of natural resources. Border crossings have been flashpoints throughout history. Could you recognize them if you saw them?
Can You Complete These Disney Song Lyrics?
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See how many of the lyrics to these Disney tunes you can recall. If you say them loud enough, you'll always sound precocious! Time to put on your singing cap.