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Cosmogony
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Cosmogony, the study of the origin and development of the universe as a whole and of the individual bodies that compose it.
The Ultimate Moon Quiz
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Wolves supposedly howl at it, a fairy tale claims a cow once jumped over it and legends say if you look hard enough, there's a man in it. Yes, the moon has a prominent place in popular culture, but there's a lot you might not know about Earth's little orbiting friend. Why doesn't it have soil? Why is its gravity so important? And are we really thinking of going back soon?
Are You Smarter Than a 12-Year-Old?
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How well did you do when you were in the 7th grade? Did you thrive in Social Studies? What about Geology? Discover your inner middle schooler and how much knowledge you retained with this quiz!
'Everyone Says It So It Must Be True': The Pseudoscience Quiz
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We have an astonishing capacity to accept scientific-sounding concepts if we hear them repeatedly. Test your ability to differentiate between real science and fictitious “common knowledge."
Could You Pass Psychology 101?
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Psychology is the study of our minds and emotions. As humans, we're rather complex beings, and psychology makes some sense of it all. Let's see if you can make some sense of this quiz!
How the Moon Works
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The moon is the Earth's only natural satellite and the closest celestial object. Learn about the moon and some of the theories about the moon's origin.
How Mad Cow Disease Works
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Mad cow disease is in the news again, with tests confirming the second case in the United States since December 2003. Learn how this brain disease affects livestock and people.
Why do people laugh when they get tickled?
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Why do people laugh when they get tickled? Find out why people laugh when they get tickled at HowStuffWorks.
Phallus Impudicus: The Nastiest Mushroom Ever?
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Don't be alarmed if you find a few of these funky mushrooms popping up in your yard right when the weather turns cool and wet.
How Creationism Works
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The public debate between Christian creationism and evolution has heated up once again in the United States. Learn about the different forms of Christian creationism and find out what's fueling the controversy.