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Was the Cullinan Diamond a Royal Gift or Stolen Gem?
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It was the world's largest diamond when mined and today it's cut into nine gems that are all part of the British Crown Jewels. But since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, questions have emerged about its imperialist history.
Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells: What's the Difference?
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Prokaryotic cells are like single-room efficiency apartments while eukaryotic cells are like mansions with many rooms - and they are the only two kinds of cells in the world.
This Brown Dwarf Isn't a 'Failed Star' — It's a Magnetic Powerhouse
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Neither massive planets nor tiny stars, brown dwarfs are entirely different substellar curiosities that possess qualities of both.
When Bad Watermelons Explode on Good People
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It's fairly rare, but a potentially catastrophic rind failure lurks under the green-striped shell of every seemingly innocent watermelon in the produce aisle.
Could a planet exist without a host star?
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It's not uncommon for planets to wander alone through the universe like big, sullen teenagers. But how do they end up flying solo, and could they still harbor life?
7 Facts About Crafty Athena, Favorite Daughter of Zeus
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HowStuffWorks looks at the goddess of wisdom and war, who was also considered the goddess of all things crafty and the favorite of Zeus.
How Semantic Web Works
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The Semantic Web proposes to help computers 'read' and use the Web. Learn about the tools that could make the Web machine readable.
How the Iowa Stored Energy Park Will Work
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The Iowa Stored Energy Park will use wind to generate electricity and will store unused wind underground. Learn about the Iowa Stored Energy Park.
Has a surfer discovered the theory of everything?
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The theory of everything seeks to explain the workings of every single aspect in the universe. Learn more about A. Garrett Lisi's theory of everything.
What Are Mines?
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Underground mining has come a long way from the days of men with pickaxes and canaries. It relies much more heavily on machinery that makes it much safer than in the past. Which techniques are used in mining today?