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How Flying Cars Will Work
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Flying cars may soon leap from the world of science-fiction into reality. Learn about flying cars and see pictures of flying car prototypes.
What's the Difference Between Twilight and Dusk?
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Dusk is a beautiful time of day. So is twilight. But when does one turn into the other? And did you know there were three versions of each?
'Fire Rainbows' and 'Sun Dogs': Weird Weather in the Smartphone Age
Smartphone cameras enable us to take striking pictures of strange atmospheric phenomena-though we don't always know what we're seeing.
What Is a Group of Hawks Called? It's About the Shape They Take in Flight
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People often wonder, "What is a group of hawks called," when they see many birds circling high in the sky. Hawks are generally solitary birds, so the answer depends on context rather than a single catchall word.
Osprey vs. Eagle: Distinguishing Between Birds of Prey
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At first glance, ospreys and eagles might seem like interchangeable kings of the sky. But when making osprey vs. eagle comparisons, you'll find these two impressive birds have more differences than similarities.
How Juliane Koepcke Survived the Crash of LANSA Flight 508
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On Christmas Eve in 1971, a young woman's life changed forever when she found herself plummeting through the sky in the midst of a thunderstorm. That woman was Juliane Koepcke, the sole survivor of a tragic plane crash in the Peruvian rainforest.
Angel Hair UFOs in Oloron, France
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In 1952, angel hair came drifting from the sky, falling over the French towns of Oloron and Gaillac. The short life of angel hair makes it difficult to analyze. Learn more about the history of angel hair UFOs.
Planetarium
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Planetarium, is an educational device for showing the locations and movements of the planets and other objects in the universe.
7 Facts About Arcturus, the Red Giant Star
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Arcturus is 113 times brighter than our sun, even though it's only a little bigger. What else should we know about this red giant?
How to See the Spectacular Geminid Meteor Shower
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The Geminid meteor shower is one of the year's stronger displays in terms of number and size of meteors. When's the best time to see it?