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Can You Nominate Yourself for a Nobel Prize?
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Nobel prizes offer lots of prestige and big payouts. But how do you become eligible for one? And can you lobby for yourself?
Behind the X Prize
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We know who won - top-runner SpaceShipOne. We know what the team receives for that accomplishment: $10 million and an obscenely gigantic trophy. But what about the story behind the contest? Learn about the rules, restrictions, red tape, test crashes, successful launches and the technological innovations that may get you into sub-orbit sooner than you think.
How NASCAR Prize Money Works
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Have you ever wondered about the system behind all of the NASCAR prize money we see awarded each weekend after a race? Learn about NASCAR prize money here.
How Do You Win a Nobel Prize?
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How cool would that be to stand amongst the company of fellow laureates like Mother Teresa or Albert Einstein? We have some ideas for scoring you one.
5 Facts About Marie Curie and the Winningest Nobel Prize Family in History
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Having one Nobel Prize winner in the family is a huge accomplishment. But the extended Curie family had five winners - and one was even awarded twice. How did they get so smart?
Lemongrass Is a Prized Herb in Asian Cuisine
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This grassy herb adds a bright, floral kick to many Asian dishes, from curries and soups to stews and teas. It can even be used to repel insects.
Geoduck Looks NSFW but Is Prized for Its Flavor
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Let's get the obvious out of the way: The geoduck (Panopea generosa) looks more than a little NSFW. But it's totally PG, we swear! Found primarily in the Pacific Northwest, this massive mollusk has captured the attention of scientists, seafood lovers and curious minds alike.
Charles Lindbergh's Transatlantic Flight
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Charles Lindbergh made the first transatlantic flight, from New York to Paris. Learn more about Charles Lindbergh's flight and his plane, the Spirit of St. Louis.
Quantum Entanglement Is the Strangest Phenomenon in Physics, But What Is It?
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Einstein famously called the phenomenon "spooky action at a distance," and physicists just won the Nobel Prize for their work on it, but what is quantum entanglement?
Lavender: Herbal Remedies
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Lavender is prized for its perfume and herbal remedies. Check out remedies for tension and anxiety and tips for using calming lavender essential oil.