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What Kind of Galaxy Are You?
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The universe is just jam-packed with galaxies, and it's time you got a piece of that celestial action. Want to know which kind of galaxy you truly are? Take this stellar quiz and see for yourself!
What Celestial Body Reflects Your Soul?
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Supernovas! Black holes! Meteor showers! Space is a non-stop party that we have barely even begun to discover, and there's a little something for everyone. Let's look to the stars and see what reflects your soul!
How SpaceShipOne Works
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It's launch time for the first privately funded space flight. In the course of battle for the X Prize, a group called Scaled Composites has built and tested SpaceShipOne, a sub-orbital spacecraft intended to carry tourists on the ride of their life. Learn all about the craft.
How Nearest Green Taught Jack Daniel to Make Whiskey
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This enslaved man taught an orphaned Daniel the secret of making the smoothest Tennessee whiskey. In turn, Green became the company's first master distiller.
How Astronauts Work
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Astronauts are adventurers and scientists who work in space. Learn who astronauts are and what they do in space and on Earth.
Behind the X Prize
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We know who won – top-runner SpaceShipOne. We know what the team receives for that accomplishment: $10 million and an obscenely gigantic trophy. But what about the story behind the contest? Learn about the rules, restrictions, red tape, test crashes, successful launches and the technological innovations that may get you into sub-orbit sooner than you think.
What's With Germany's Strict Burial Regulations?
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In Germany, death may be permanent, but gravesites aren't. They're leased until the next "resident" moves in. That's just one grim regulation surrounding funerals and burials.
How Houseboats Work
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Houseboats aren't the most common place to live, but they're an interesting alternative. Learn about houseboat living, how houseboats float and more.
5 Types of NASA Technology in Your Attic
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Want to see some cool NASA technology? Just look up. No, you don't need a telescope, but you might want to use a ladder. Not only has the space agency sent Americans to the moon, but it helped put some useful gear into your attic, as well.
How Zero-gravity Flights Work
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Zero gravity flights are used to simulate a zero gravity environment for astronauts in training. Find out how zero gravity flights simulate weightlessness.