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The Northern Lights Could Dazzle Mainland U.S. Tonight

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A geomagnetic storm could cause a spectacular aurora borealis Aug. 18 and 19 over parts of the continental United States, as far south as Illinois.

Which Interstate Highways Run Between These States?

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Traveling from Texas to Florida for a family trip to Disney World? Need to head home to Maine from your NYC condo to visit family? You could suck it up and deal with the hassles of flying, or hop in your car and make the trip via the Interstate Highway System, the largest such highway network in the world. Take our quiz to see how much you know about this coast-to-coast travel network.

Is Light Matter and Does It Weigh Anything?

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Seven ounces a ray! No, that's a lie. Measuring the weight of light is not as straightforward as that. So what's the more complicated explanation?

Can You Guess the State From a List of Its Neighbors?

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We're sending you on a Mapquest in this quiz! Do you know which state borders only one other? What about a state with no neighbors? (They're kind of a loner.) Two are extra neighborly, sharing a border with eight other states! Have you got what it takes to name them all? Let's see!

10 Impossible-to-kill Plants

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Anyone who complains about having a brown thumb may simply be choosing the wrong plants to grow. Some plants are exceedingly sensitive and temperamental. But there are some plants that even the worst gardener would have a hard time getting rid of.

If We Give You a State, Can You Tell Us Its Neighbor?

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There are two U.S. states that border eight states and two U.S. states that border zero states. None border nine states and only one borders one state. If we give you a state, can you tell us its neighbor?

History Buff: Abraham Lincoln Quiz

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Some historians consider Abraham Lincoln the greatest U.S. president ever. But how much do you know about the 16th president? Take this quiz and test your knowledge of the Great Emancipator.

Why do antiperspirants stain my clothes?

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Why do antiperspirants stain my clothes? Visit Discovery Health to learn why antiperspirants stain your clothes.

What Does the Poinsettia Have to Do with Christmas?

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The poinsettia's flame-red leaves are a staple in holiday decorations. But how did a plant indigenous to tropical climates end up on mantels in North America?

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