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Did Marco Polo Bring Pasta From China?
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Some believe that Marco Polo brought pasta from China to Italy. Learn if Marco Polo was the pasta pioneer and where these dry noodles really originated.
What Is Octane and How Does It Work?
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Adding a chemical called tetraethyl to fuel can significantly improve the gasoline's octane rating. But what is octane? And how does it improve the gasoline we buy? Read on to explore this fascinating molecule.
15 Famous Rhodes Scholars
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Each year about 103 students earn a Rhodes scholarship to study at the University of Oxford. Learn about some of the most famous Rhodes scholars, including Bill Clinton, transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg and journalist Ronan Farrow.
Can petroleum jelly be used as a moisturizer?
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Does a petroleum jelly moisturizer work? And can it be as effective as expensive moisturizers? Take a look at petroleum jelly moisturizer.
Come and Knock on Our Door: The Three's Company Quiz
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Take two single girls and add one girl-crazy bachelor, throw in some quirky friends and neighbors and you've got "Three's Company," a show known as much for its physical comedy as for its outlandish comedy-of-errors situations. Take our quiz -- we've been waiting for you!
How to Tell if You Have Termites
If you want to scare a homeowner, there's one sure way to do it: Mention the word termite. It's important to always keep an eye out for them. Here's what to look for.
Mobius Strips: So Simple to Create, So Hard to Fathom
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It's easy to make a Mobius strip with some paper and tape, but your mind will be blown by the mathematical concepts it unlocks.
The Bohr Model: Quickly Replaced But Never Forgotten
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Niels Bohr proposed the model of the atom that we still learn in school today, even though it's technically incorrect.
The True Story of the Blue People of Kentucky
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The Fugates and the Combses lost the genetic lottery, as both shared a rare trait that made their skin blue. What happened to the blue people of Kentucky?
Crinkle Crankle: The Serpentine Wall With a Funny Name
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Crinkle crankle walls undulate, mimicking the shape of a snake's slither. But what's the purpose of these wavy walls?