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How Street Smart Are You?
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You could be a veritable Einstein in the lab or the office, but if you haven't got at least basic street smarts, it may not count for much when the chips are down. Can you handle yourself out and about in the big city?
The Potato Bug Is a Super Pest That's Hard to Control
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The most iconic agricultural pest of the past 200 years just wants to eat your potato plant.
Meet The Line Saudi Arabia, a 106-mile, One-Building City
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Saudi Arabia's proposal to build a 106-mile-long, self-sufficient, road- and car-free, one-building city would make it the first of its kind in the world.
The Science Behind Why We All Have Snot
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Believe it or snot, almost every living creature has some kind of mucus - because mucus does so many things. A study found mucus was so beneficial to mammals, it evolved independently in species.
What Does 'Shana Tova' Mean?
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During the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, it's common to hear people wish each other "Shana Tova!" What does this phrase mean?
How Often Should You Wash Your Bra?
While laywomen give answers ranging from "after every use" to "once a month," experts have a definite number.
Why the Garter Snake Is Your Garden's Best Friend
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Garter snakes are harmless, very common and beneficially feed on slugs, leeches, large insects and small rodents in North American gardens.
What Is the Real Meaning Behind 'Ring Around the Rosie'?
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We all grew up playing 'Ring Around the Rosie.' But what does it even mean?
How Concordes Work
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The only passenger plane that flies faster than the speed of sound, and can get from New York to London in less than four hours, is calling it quits. Learn how this amazing plane works.
5 Home Remedies for Postnasal Drip
There are many home remedies for postnasal drip that you can use to alleviate some of the discomfort. Learn about home remedies for postnasal drip.