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Sci-Fi Movies That Are Actually Scientifically Accurate

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The term “science fiction” gives writers an outlet to break the rules a bit and tell stories that revolve around scientific theories and concerns without necessarily having to worry about accuracy. Indeed, there have been many sci-fi movies that totally ignore how science works (we’ve even compiled a list of the worst offenders), which is fine […] The post Sci-Fi Movies That Are Actually Scientifically Accurate appeared first on Goliath.

Can You Match the Animal to Its Scientific Name?

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Scientific names aren't the easiest thing in the world to learn, but knowing them can be incredibly impressive and helpful, especially if you're a science fan. Come impress us by matching these animals to their binomial nomenclature.

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!

Things Are Looking Up for the Adorable American Pika

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Climate change will affect the habitat of the American pika, but not only in negative ways. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Is This Word British or American?

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Local vernacular is one of the most fascinating aspects of language. With separate parts of the world speaking English, but in completely different contexts, the language has developed distinctly British and American lexicons. Can you tell if a word is more British or American? Take this quiz and find out!

Is American Wheat Different Than European Wheat?

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There are different types of wheat, but are they separated based on region. Learn if American wheat is different from European wheat at HowStuffWorks.

Is biofuel a reasonable (and safe) jet fuel alternative?

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Biofuel is safer for the environment but is biofuel a reasonable and safe jet fuel alternative? Find out more with this article by HowStuffWorks.com.

When did we begin genetically engineering food?

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The practice of genetically engineering food started taking off after some key discoveries about DNA. Learn when we began genetically engineering food.

What is St. Elmo's Fire?

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St. Elmo's Fire is a weather phenomena that often appears on the masts of ships and the wings of airplanes. Learn about St. Elmo's Fire and plama.

What's the Malthusian premise?

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The Malthusian premise centers on the issue of whether or not there will be enough food to sustain human life. Learn about the Malthusian premise.

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