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Why Does the U.S. Use Fahrenheit Instead of Celsius?
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While most of the rest of the world has switched to Celsius, the U.S. continues to use the Fahrenheit temperature scale, apparently out of simple inertia.
How Gamification Works
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Gamification is rapidly changing the way we interact with our world. Find out what gamification is and find out if you are already participating in it.
How Hanukkah Works
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Every year, Jews around the world celebrate Hanukkah, a holiday celebrating triumph over persecution. Find out what Hanukkah is all about.
How the Philadelphia Experiment Worked
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During World War II, a U.S. ship mysteriously disappeared in Virginia and reappeared suddenly in Philadelphia. Or so conspiracy theorists say.
How Monopoly Works
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Monopoly is one of the world's most popular board games with a storied history. But how do you even win this long game of monopolizing money?
The Ultimate "Attack on Titan" Quiz!
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"Attack on Titan" is a bloody show that is bloody good! If you agree, take this quiz and find out how much you know about the characters trying to survive in this world!
Hidden History on Two Wheels: The Story of Bessie Stringfield
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She was the first woman to ride solo on a motorcycle across the United States, and was known as the 'Motorcycle Queen of Miami.' And that's just the beginning of her story.
10 K-pop Girl Groups Taking the Scene by Storm
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The K-pop girl groups taking over the world right now aren't just topping charts; they're redefining what it means to be a global pop act.
How Cthulhu Works
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Cthulhu made his first official appearance in the short story 'The Call of Cthulhu,' written by H.P. Lovecraft in 1926. Read more about Cthulhu.
Muhammad Ali Quiz
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Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee... In the '70s, Muhammad Ali was the most popular sport figure in the world! How much you know about this boxing master?