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Match the Fighter Jet to Its Nickname!
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Do you know your Tomcats from your Typhoons? Your Flagons from your Fencers? Or your Fulcrums from your Foxbats? Then this jet fighter nickname quiz is just for you!
Can You Identify Every Player on the Republic of Ireland National Football Team?
The Republic of Ireland national football team has come a long way, both in the history of the sport and of Ireland itself, but how well do you know the recent players? Could you recognize them on sight?
5 Discoveries Made by the Large Hadron Collider (So Far)
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The Large Hadron Collider isn't just a one-trick (Higgs) pony. Find out what else has happened where hundreds of millions of particles may collide any given second.
How Electroconvulsive Therapy Works
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Most of us don't intuitively classify electroshocks as therapeutic, but this 1950s-era treatment has changed a lot since it was first introduced. When and why do mental health experts now turn to it?
How Beats Audio Works
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What kind of sound do Dre's Beats Audio products deliver? Find out how Beat Audio works and how it can help you hear more of the music.
How Drought Works
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What happens when the rains cease and water levels dry up precipitously? Everything from abundant grasses to apex predators suffers the consequences.
Is Love at First Sight Possible?
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Is love at first sight possible? Read about whether a glimpse across the room could really be love at first sight.
How the Star Wars Program Didn't Work
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Back in 1983 when the Cold War was in full swing, the U.S. was looking for an effective new tactic to deter a nuclear strike. The "Star Wars" missile defensive initiative, however, wasn't it. Why not?
How Newton's Cradles Work
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Five metallic balls on slender threads sit side by side. As one on the end hits the rest, the one on the opposite end rises and falls. Why don't the balls in the middle move? It's complicated.
How FitBit Works
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The FitBit tracker helps you stay healthy by nudging you to eat well, get exercise and get enough sleep. See how FitBit works.