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When Does an Epidemic Become a Pandemic?
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The World Health Organization just declared the coronavirus a full-blown pandemic. What does that even mean, and how is that different from an epidemic?
Are You a Big Hockey Fan? Can You Ace This NHL Trivia Quiz?
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The National Hockey League is one of the most popular sports leagues in the world, and for decades it has spawned legends and lore on the ice. But what do you really know about the NHL and its star players?
What are the world's rarest diseases?
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The world's rarest diseases may affect few people or may exist solely in a lab. Learn about the world's rarest diseases and what makes a disease rare.
Are You Sophisticated Enough to Take This Downton Abbey Quiz?
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Travel back to the world of "Downtown Abbey." From the downstairs gossip to the upstairs scandals, test your knowledge of the people, places and shocking storylines from years of Crawley family drama.
How Vaccines Work
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A vaccine is, essentially, a cure for an illness or disease. Who came up with the idea for vaccines and do we give too many shots now?
10 Ways the Earth Is Trying to Kill You
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Mother Earth seems to have a love/hate thing going on with humans. While the planet we call home has all the essentials we need for life, it also has some nasty — and deadly — surprises.
How Centuries of Inbreeding Led to the Distinctive 'Habsburg Jaw'
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Many of the kings and queens of the Spanish Habsburg dynasty had a distinctive facial malady known as the Habsburg jaw. What caused it?
How Gin and Tonic Became the Ultimate Cocktail Combo
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The gin and tonic, that cool, fresh, citrusy summer delight, has a long and romantic history, beginning with its use as a 'cure' for malaria.
How Much Do You Know About 20th Century Europe?
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For thousands of years, Europe has been a focal point of humanity's evolution — and failures — and that was never more apparent than in the 20th century. What do you really know about 20th century Europe?
Bee Balm: If You Plant It, They Will Come
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Bee balm is one of those staple plants that gardeners love for its beauty, its many varieties and its value as a magnet for pollinators.