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Animal Classification: A Taxonomy for All Living Things
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The taxonomy that Carl Linnaeus introduced in "Systema Naturae" set the stage for a uniform animal classification system.
Basic Biology test!
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Metabolism? Catabolism? Mitochondria? Taxonomy? Biology isn't the easiest of subjects, but there are some basics everyone should remember from their school days. Test your knowledge now!
What's an Easy Way to Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?
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We'll show you both a quick and dirty way, and a precise, more complicated formula for converting Celsius to Fahrenheit (and vice versa).
Can you guess the scientific name of these common things?
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Did you know there’s a mushroom called Spongiforma squarepantsii? Carl Linnaeus invented modern taxonomy and scientists have expanded this vocabulary over the years. Let’s see how many scientific names you can guess correctly!
How well do you know zoology?
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Animals ... we love 'em! But there's a lot more to the animal kingdom than YouTube videos of doggies and kitties. Test your knowledge of zoology with our quiz!
Preguntas sobre ciencia que deberías de saber.
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Todo el mundo debería de tener una idea del los procesos básicos que hacen que nuestro mundo funcione. Completa este quiz para ver cómo se te da el contestar a algunas de las preguntas fundamentales sobre ciencia. No te preocupes - no se trata de ciencias espaciales.
Ridiculous History: Breadfruit, the Bounty and the Birth of Globalization
HowStuffWorks looks at the story of how Lt. Bligh and his breadfruit expedition not only spawned a famous mutiny but also the start of global trade.
Can You Identify These 40 Flowers From an Image and a Hint?
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It's hard to deny the beauty and sensual delight of flowers. But are you one of those people who can tell an ageratum from a geranium? Then take a walk through our virtual garden with this quiz!
96% of People Can't Answer These Easy Jeopardy Questions. Can You?
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Hey, we all love trivia ... but not everyone is cut out for competition on national TV! So we've created a Jeopardy-style quiz, with the answers phrased as questions, for those of you who'd rather play from an armchair. Good luck!
Will the Real Banana Spider Please Stand Up?
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Banana spiders are different things to different people. HowStuffWorks looks at the trouble with common names.