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Platinum: What's So Special About the Shiny Metal?
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This white-hot metal not only makes beautiful jewelry, it's coveted for industrial, medical and military purposes too.
Can You Name the Landform From a Definition?
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From mountains to battures, hoodoos to plains, our planet is covered in landforms of all types. How well do you know them? Start taking this quiz to find out!
Can You Name All These Geography Terms That Start With S?
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You surely know how to recognize a straight line, a sound and a sight. But can you recognize a strait, a sound and a site? What about a shore? Test your geography skills and name all of these terms that start with S.
How Diamonds Work
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Diamond engagement rings. Diamond anniversary bands. Diamond earrings and necklaces. And now, the right-hand diamond ring! The four Cs -- cut, clarity, carat and color. Find out what the fuss is all about.