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Hole-punch Clouds Look Like Portals to Another Dimension
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They're an odd enough sight in the sky to make you do a double take. Ready for the "super cool" explanation behind hole-punch clouds?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played center in the NBA for a record 20 years. Learn more about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and his signature shot, the 'sky hook.'
Angel Hair UFOs in Oloron, France
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In 1952, angel hair came drifting from the sky, falling over the French towns of Oloron and Gaillac. Learn more about the history of angel hair UFOs.
Can You Shower During a Thunderstorm?
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Can you shower during a thunderstorm? It's long been rumored that taking a nice, warm shower is a dangerous proposition when electricity is coursing through the sky.
UAP Meaning: Understanding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
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UFOs and UAPs both refer to unidentified objects in the sky, but scientists prefer the term UAP. And that's because when we hear UFO, we automatically assume aliens.
Alien Sightings: Probing the Influx of UFO Reports
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For centuries, people have been reporting sightings of strange objects in the sky — unidentified flying objects (though UAP is the term du jour). These events continue to captivate the world.
How a Sharknado Would Work
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It's hard to resist a movie where bloodthirsty beasts fall from the sky, especially if Ian Ziering stars! How might the science behind this B movie work?
10 Science Questions You Should Really Know How to Answer
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Why is the sky blue? What's relativity all about? If you're thinking, "something to do with light and physics and stuff," we have some short explanations for you.
Zeus Swallowed His Wife Whole, Plus 6 Other Tasty Zeus Tidbits
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Yep, total power move, swallowing the wife. Zeus could also, from his commanding position in the sky, blast any human or monster with his lightning bolt.
The Milky Way Galaxy Quiz
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Do you have more than a passing interest in the night sky? Channel your aspiring inner astronomer and see if you can ace this quiz on the Milky Way.