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Why do groups like PETA oppose the Iditarod?
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Iditarod protests are conducted each year by animal rights groups, such as PETA. Learn more about Iditarod protests and reasons for Iditarod protests.
Why did the 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake sell for $5.5 million?
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The 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake recently sold for a record $5.5 million. Here's a profile of this rare sports car, with photos and specifications.
Why Is Pluto No Longer Considered a Planet?
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On Aug. 24, 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU), an organization of professional astronomers, passed two resolutions that collectively revoked Pluto's planetary status.
Can face blindness explain why that person at work never says hi to me?
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People with face blindness" can see facial features just fine; if they were looking at a face they could describe to you what it looks like. But they cannot retain a memory of it. In severe cases people don't even recognize their own face when they look in the mirror. Learn what face blindness is all about.
Why did it take more than 20 years to bury Eva Peron?
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Eva Peron's body wasn't buried for more than 20 years after her death; opposition parties used her body as a token in politics. Learn about Eva Peron's body.
Why landscape with native plants?
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Native plants are usually easier to take care of and they can be less expensive than non-native species, too. Learn about native plant landscaping.
Why do corporations have the same rights as you?
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Corporate personhood has led to the precedent of treating businesses like artificial persons. Read about corporate personhood and how the law affects it.
Why is there an underground city beneath Beijing?
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The Beijing underground city may sound like the stuff of legends, but it's a real place built to escape Soviets. Read about the Beijing underground city.
Why do you hear some radio stations better at night than in the day?
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Have you ever noticed a difference in the quality of radio signals depending on the time of day? See how radio signals and the Earth interact.
Why doesn't paper money disintegrate when it gets washed in the washing machine?
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When I leave a normal piece of paper in my pocket and it gets washed in the washing machine, it totally disintegrates. But if I leave a dollar bill in my pocket and wash it, it comes out intact. What is the difference?