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Do opposites really attract?
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Do opposites attract? Plenty of movies and books seem to think so -- but is there is there a science to these stories? Learn if opposites attract.
How to Get Rid of Hiccups
Have you ever tried holding your breath, drinking water upside down or any other bizarre method to get rid of the hiccups? Do any actually work?
What's a food desert?
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A food desert is a geographic area where grocery stores are scarce or missing. Learn about food insecurity and why it's hard to define a food desert.
The Basic Farming Quiz
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Do you know the acreage of your land? Can you tell the difference between a combine and a tractor? If you think you know the basics of farming, take this quiz to prove you have the cultivated knowledge a farmer knows like the back of his hand.
How Casinos Work
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Casinos bring in billions of dollars in revenue each year. Learn about casinos and find out how security keeps casinos safe and fair.
How Mad Cow Disease Works
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Mad cow disease is in the news again, with tests confirming the second case in the United States since December 2003. Learn how this brain disease affects livestock and people.
Can You Name These Male '80s Bands and Artists From an Image?
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These guys had some big hair and some big hits. Get ready to see some hairspray, this quiz is going to bring you back to when men teased it up just as much as women.
Why Do Christmas Carolers Walk Around the Neighborhood Singing?
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Christmas carolers travel around the neighborhood on foot singing Christmas songs. Learn about Christmas caroling and Christmas caroling traditions.
Who Was the Mysterious Melchizedek in the Bible?
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He makes just one brief appearance in Genesis, yet he's been seen as a precursor of Jesus Christ. What was he really and how did he become associated with Jesus?
5 Completely Wrong Ways to Drive in High Winds
Some drivers do really unsafe things when a storm with high winds is on its way. Read about 5 completely wrong ways to drive in high winds.