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How Olympic Timing Works
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In timed Olympic events, the difference between the gold and the silver can come down to a fraction of a second. You won't find that kind of accuracy in your typical wristwatch. Find out about the systems (and backup systems) that keep Olympic timing honest.
Does time change speed?
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Time dilation is the reason why boring things seem to take so long but time flies when you're having fun. Learn how time dilation affects the speed of time.
How Does a Timing Light Work?
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How does a timing light work? REad about timing lights and how they help your car run at HowStuffWorks.
Before Putin, the Holodomor Was Stalin's Genocide Against Ukraine
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In the early 1930s, Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin's brutal policies starved to death millions of people in Ukraine, setting up the country's fierce nationalism today.
The Ultimate New Year's Quiz
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Get out your party hats and sparklers! New Year's Eve is the night when young and old stay up past midnight to ring in the new year. Fireworks blast off around the globe while bottles of champagne pour a bubbly sea of mirth. What are the different ways people celebrate New Year's, and how can you ensure good luck for the next 12 months?
How the New $20 Bill Works
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With the introduction of the new $20 bill, the U.S. Treasury has introduced a whole new element to the dollar: color. Learn about the new look of the currency and about the benefits of the new features.
Are Pentagon-confirmed UFOs a National Security Threat?
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Recently, there's been a spike in UFO sightings — officially UAP, or Unidentified Aerial Phenomena — all over the world and nobody seems to know why or what the objects we're seeing might be.
The 'New Girl' Quiz
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Are you a "New Girl" superfan? How much do you know about Jess, Nick, Cece, Schmidt, Coach and Winston? See if you can ace this test or if you'll have to put money in the Douche Bag Jar. Also, spoilers for the first four seasons ahead!
Did the Dutch really trade Manhattan for nutmeg?
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Did the Dutch really trade New Netherland for nutmeg? Find out why nutmeg was more valuable than Manhattan.
Chautauqua Has Promoted Free Speech and Learning for Nearly 150 Years
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The Chautauqua Institution, where Salman Rushdie was attacked Aug. 12, 2022, was founded nearly 150 years ago to promote the free exchange of ideas and learning to benefit individuals and society.