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Are Money and Religion More Similar Than We Realize?

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know looks at what ties religion and money so closely together.

Floating Fire Ant Rafts Are Horrifying, Dangerous, Really Cool

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What's the danger of floating fire ant colony rafts? Learn more about the insect survival strategy in this HowStuffWorks article.

'Norse to See You': Take Our Viking Quiz!

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Helmets, battles, Leif Erikson Day - our Viking quiz has it all. Grab some mead and let's get started!

How does nuclear waste disposal work?

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Nuclear waste epitomizes the double-edged sword of modern technology. It's a toxic and radioactive byproduct of nuclear medicine, nuclear weapons manufacturing and nuclear power plants.

The Pros and Cons of Shale Gas

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Under our toes, a wealth of gas exists that burns clean and could wean the U.S. off energy dependence. But getting to it is a bit tricky.

Half-Life Formula: Components and Applications

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In nuclear physics, the concept of half-life plays a crucial role in understanding the decay of radioactive substances. Scientists use the half-life formula in other disciplines to predict the rate of decay, as well as measure the age of ancient artifacts through carbon dating.

The Javan Rhino Is the Rarest Living Rhinoceros Species

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The Javan rhino is found in just one place on Earth, at least in the wild: Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia. Once abundant, it is now the rarest rhino and one of the rarest mammals in the world.

The Ultimate Camping Quiz

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Hit the road and go camping! Take advantage of nature's bounty and see the best of America, while getting some exercise at the same time. Take this quiz to learn more about camping in the great outdoors.

All About Shiva, God of Destruction and Transformation

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Shiva is one of the most revered deities in Hinduism, known as the god of destruction and transformation. He is a central figure in the Trimurti, alongside Brahma (the creator), and Vishnu (the preserver).

The 1955 Le Mans Disaster Changed Racing Forever

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The 1955 Le Mans disaster was one of the darkest days in motorsport history.

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