Mark Mancini is a freelance writer currently based in Texas. Over the years, he’s covered every subject from classic horror movies to Abe Lincoln’s favorite jokes. He is particularly fond of paleontology and has been reporting on new developments in this field since 2013. When Mark’s not at his writing desk, you can usually find him on stage somewhere because he loves to get involved with community theatre. And if you ever feel like trading puns for a few hours, he’s your guy.
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'Parks and Recreation' aired its final episode in 2015, but if you're still fantasizing about the waffles at JJ's Diner or quoting the Swanson Pyramid of Greatness, this quiz is for you.
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Let's see how much you know about Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins and the adventure that immortalized them.
The U.S. is full of exceptional geological formations. But these five set the bar high as far as landmarks go.
You can see these rocky formations in the Badlands of Nebraska, and they're as awe-inspiring as they are eerie.
Based on a British comedy of the same name, NBC's 'The Office' won five Emmys in its nine-season run. And thanks to Netflix, the show's has a new generation of viewers. Test your knowledge of the Dunder Mifflin gang with our quiz.
Scientists recently found 12 more moons revolving around Jupiter, bringing its total to 79. Why does Jupiter have so many darn moons? Is there any advantage to that?
Why not cylindrical? Or even cube-shaped?
It's one of the gentle giants of the sea. It loves sunbathing, dining on crabs and taking deep dives to the ocean floor.
You don't need to be a fan of chemistry to appreciate isotopes. They affect geology and medicine, too.
Will this groundbreaking clock revolutionize space travel? NASA is banking on it.
These little critters are super cute, so why do they have a reputation for being one of the worst of the mammal world?
She commanded as many as 70,000 other pirates, became fabulously wealthy and yet managed to retire without being captured or imprisoned. So how did she do it?
Mnemonic devices are little tricks — like acronyms and phrases — that help us memorize important info. Our quiz will test your knowledge of everything from geography to music scales. And every single answer has a fun mnemonic attached.
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Launching a rocket into space takes all types of precision and physics. And knowing the exact time to get the launch right is a science in itself.
The idea of planet Nibiru has captivated doomsday prophets and conspiracy theorists for decades, but nobody has proven its existence. What's the deal?
If the King of Monsters isn't a dinosaur, what in the world is he? We talked to some expert paleontologists to get their opinion.
