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How Asteroid Mining Will Work

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Asteroid mining is explained in this article. Learn about asteroid mining.

How could adding lime to seawater cut atmospheric CO2?

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Adding lime to seawater could increase the efficiency of the world's oceans as carbon sinks. Learn about adding lime to seawater and carbon sinks.

Are stupid people happier?

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Ignorance is bliss. But what if you're more than just unaware? If you are dumb as a doornail, flat-out foolish or dim-witted, are you happier than the genius next door?

Does a hush really pass over a crowded room 20 minutes after the hour?

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You're talking with a group of people when, with no apparent warning, everyone stops talking. Is it just an awkward silence or a pregnant pause? Or is this silence something more?

Did climate change create a mysterious civilization 5,000 years ago?

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Climate change can effect civilization, a phenomenon demonstrated by the mound builders of Peru. Learn how climate change can effect civilization.

Why is water vital to life?

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We know water is vital to life on Earth, but have you ever wondered why? Find out why water is vital to life on Earth in this article.

What Exactly Is Jell-O Made From?

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"Watch it wiggle, see it jiggle" Remember that jingle? We're talking about Jell-O, or gelatin. But just how does how does it do that? And what is this stuff made of?

Why Breathing Through Your Nose Is Best

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We've probably all been breathing wrong our entire lives. Why is that? Experts suggest we should focus on breathing through our noses and most of us don't.

How Much Do You Know About the Ottoman Empire?

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Are you a true history buff who loves nothing more than the fun facts of the past? Put your knowledge of the Ottoman Empire to the test with this quiz!

What If an Asteroid Hit Earth?

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There are obvious craters on Earth (and the moon) that are evidence of a long history of massive objects hitting planet Earth. But what would happen if an asteroid hit Earth today?

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