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Do tornadoes disproportionately strike trailer parks?
If you live in a mobile home park, are you more likely to be hit by a tornado? Media images certainly make it seem that way. Find out if there's any truth to this scary stereotype.
Should you wear light-colored clothes in hot weather to stay cool?
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Summertime fashion - light in weight and light in color. Are these pastel colors a designer's choice? Or do light colors actually keep you cooler, as some say? Read to find out if you should ditch the goth wardrobe this summer.
The List of Countries That Start With Q Is Extremely Short
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Many people assume there must be several countries that start with Q. After all, the world contains nearly 200 countries. So it seems logical that more than one would begin with that letter. But when you look at country names in English, the list is unexpectedly short.
How Bridges Work
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Bridges support tremendous weight, span huge distances and all the while withstand the greatest forces of nature. Find out about these engineering feats (as well as some of the flaws).
How CGI Scripting Works
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CGI scripts are used to create dynamic Web pages. When you fill out and submit a form or add your name to a guestbook, you're using CGI. Learn what CGI is and how to create your very own scripts.
How Black Holes Work
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A black hole occurs when a massive star dies -- its enormous mass implodes and becomes so heavy that it bends space. So how do astronomers detect something that they can't see?
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.
Who Was the First Scientist?
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We've been observing and experimenting in the name of science for centuries. But who deserves the honor of being humanity's very first scientist? Is it Euclid, Darwin, Galileo or someone else?
Blocky and Raw: Is Brutalism Architecture Making a Comeback?
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This postwar era architecture has a heavy, raw look, hence the name. But the designs are sensible and authoritative, and many Brutalist buildings are experiencing a revival.
Why Were the Pharisees the 'Bad Guys' in the Bible?
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The New Testament is full of tense exchanges between Jesus and the Pharisees, who often tried to trip him up in legalistic debates. But who were the Pharisees really and what did they believe?