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Do tornadoes really avoid cities?
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Are you safer from tornadoes if you live in a city? Would Dorothy have ended up in Oz if she lived in New York rather than Kansas? Let's separate fact from fiction.
What Does the Term 'Six Degrees of Separation' Mean?
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It's seeped into movies and popular culture, but what does "six degrees of separation" really mean? Are we really that connected to each other?
How long does it take gut flora to recover from antibiotics?
Antibiotics save lives. But broad-spectrum antibiotics can really do a number on the delicate ecosystem in your intestines -- and the recovery time may surprise you.
Why a Geomagnetic Storm Makes for Pretty Skies and Tech Scares
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When the Sun gets rowdy, Earth feels it. A geomagnetic storm happens when solar activity stirs up Earth’s magnetic field, producing large magnetic disturbances that can mess with everything from navigation systems to power grids.
The Worst Flood in History (and 9 Other Catastrophic Floods)
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Floods have shaped landscapes, destroyed cities and taken lives for centuries. This list that starts with the worst flood in history looks at some of the most catastrophic floods in recorded history, from natural disasters fueled by heavy rain to human-engineered failures that ended in tragedy.
Who's the Most Famous Person in the World? 11 Contenders
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There are many ways to measure fame: social media follower counts, long-term global impact or whether your friend who isn't into pop culture recognizes them.
Origins of Hinduism and a Constantly Evolving Religion
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Hinduism is often called the world’s oldest living religion. But tracing the origins of Hinduism isn’t like finding the founder of Christianity or the date Islam began. It doesn’t have a single historical founder or sacred text.
Where Do Chickens Originate From?
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Ask someone where chickens come from, and you might hear "the farm" or maybe "the grocery store." But when someone asks, "Where do chickens originate from," they're looking for a deeper answer.
How 401 k Plans Work
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401(k) plans make saving for the golden years a lot easier than it used to be. Find out about 401(k) plans.
How Global Warming Works
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Global warming is becoming an increasingly important issue. Find out what causes global warming and learn how we can decrease the effects of global warming.