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8 Things Invented or Discovered by Accident
From cornflakes to Silly Putty, many of the things we consume today were created unintentionally. Here are the stories behind eight well-known inventions.
How Fraternities Work
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Fraternities provide college students with a chance to become leaders in the future. Learn about fraternities and find out how to pledge a fraternity.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Disharmony
In the Eastern tradition, practitioners diagnose patients by following patterns of disharmony. Learn about traditional Chinese medicine disharmony.
How Political Conventions Work
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In an election year, political conventions take over the U.S. media for days, with political-party platforms and propaganda. But what real purpose do the conventions serve?
Top 5 Inventions for Kids
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Edison, Bell, the Wright Brothers -- sure, their inventions changed the world, but they didn't tend to think up much for the kids. But that doesn't mean there haven't been some good ones over the years. So pick up your pogo stick and hop along to find out five of our favorites.
Can You Identify These Ugly Cars From the '70s and '80s?
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Try to figure out why the auto industry put so much time and effort into producing a lineage of ugly cars during the 1970s and 1980s. Let this auto quiz broaden your scope of how hideous some vehicles were back then. Prove that you already know all about these A-to-Z uglies!
Are You the Smartest Person on Snapchat?
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Snapchat has over 180 million users every single day; that's a lot of brainpower, right? Think you're smarter than all of them? It's time to throw down and see if you're the GOAT of Snapchat!
5 Common Skin Parasites
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Whether you like it or not, certain critters may see you as a meal. Learn how to avoid common skin parasites like bedbugs, fleas, and lice
5 Ways to Improve Engine Response
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Quick engine response is important no matter whether you drive a big truck or a little compact. Read about 5 ways to improve your car's engine response.
How Fractals Work
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Fractals have been around forever but were only defined in the last quarter of the 20th century. Think you can wrap your brain around how fractals work?