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10 Completely False 'Facts' Everyone Knows
The blood in your veins is blue. If you touch a baby bird, its mother will abandon it. Not so fast – if you learned any of those "facts" in school, what you learned was wrong.
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science
10 Incredible Dragons We'd Like to Meet (or Run From)Some dragons seem like they'd be fascinating dinner guests, but others might see you as the main course. Here are our top 10 of both types.
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adventure
Quiz: The World's Most Stunning SitesWhether it's a natural world wonder or the site of a historic event, millions of people each year travel from all over the world to visit these interesting places. Test your knowledge on the landmarks that draw the world's biggest crowds.
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computer
What was the first portable computer?Today, sleek, lightweight mobile computing devices grace the palms and laps of many modern computer users. But back in the '70s, "portable computer" had a very different meaning.
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science
The World's Most Beautiful WaterfallsHuge walls of cascading water never cease to capture our attention with their majesty. Ready to marvel at nature? Check out some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world.
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entertainment
How James Bond WorksThe first James Bond film premiered 50 years ago this week, and the franchise shows no signs of stopping. Everyone's favorite spy continues to defy death and ruin the plans of megalomaniacal madmen with a dry wit and impeccable style.
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science
Top 10 Doomsday PropheciesIt seems like every few years someone comes out with a new doomsday prophecy. From aliens and asteroids to floods and earthquakes, how do people think the world will end?
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electronics
Shoot It! High-speed Photography QuizCan you photograph dancers on stage or birds flying overhead in a photo so they look suspended in time? Test your knowledge of high-speed photography techniques with this quiz!
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science
The History of FlightFlight has been a dream for man for centuries. It wasn't until the dawn of the 20th century that man was finally able to leave the ground. This gallery highlights some of the milestones in aviation.
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history
10 of the Biggest Lies in HistoryYou don't look fat in those pants. I didn't copy off his paper. She's a natural blonde. I am not a crook. Lots of us lie, but what are the biggest fibs ever told?
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electronics
10 Homebuilt Tech Tools for the Developing WorldSimple DIY devices can profoundly affect people's lives, improving their health and living conditions. We've gathered 10 homebuilt technologies that can be put together using easy-to-find resources and limited science and engineering know-how.
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science
Timeline of SexThe how-tos of sex haven't changed much over the ages, but our understanding of what's actually happening (and why) took off during the Renaissance. How have humanity's thoughts and beliefs about sex evolved throughout history?
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science
10 Weird Inventions That Made MillionsSome inventions make things easier for us. Some cause revolutions that forever change the course of human history. Others play catchy songs out of the mouth of a plastic fish mounted on a plaque.
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science
What's the world's largest airplane?Length, height and wingspan are all popular ways to rank an aircraft, but truly giant planes are often judged by their maximum takeoff weight. Which plane outlifts them all?
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adventure
How Buildering WorksWhen mountain climbing becomes too mundane, that's when you go buildering. We'll tell you just what it takes to master this urban sport.
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science
Can someone own the moon?A lunar land rush is the most likely thing in the world (or, rather, out of it). As private companies gaze spaceward with dollar signs in their eyes, it's time to start settling some questions about space ownership, use and management.
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computer
Who owns the Internet?The Internet is a giant system made up of smaller systems. If it's one thing, does it have one owner? Is there some person or entity that controls it?
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entertainment
Fact or Fiction: Hollywood vs. HistoryIt's time to step into the time machine and travel back through history. Of course, if you hope to survive, you're going to want to separate what you actually learned in history class from all the historical inaccuracies in the movies.
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science
Has a video game cured HIV?Molecular biology isn't all fun and games -- except when it is. How did a bunch of gamers handily solve a decade-old problem in three weeks flat?
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entertainment
The Ultimate 'Ghostbusters' QuizYou asked for it, you got it. "Ghostbusters" was one of the most popular movies of the 1980s, and its release date is used as a means for charting time for the Stuff You Should Know podcast. You ain't afraid of no quiz.
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adventure
5 Best Cities for Urban HikingUrban hiking started out as a necessary part of life in the big city, but now the activity is reserved for those who know the best way to explore a city is to walk it.
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science
Locked and Loaded: Gun PicturesGuns come in all shapes and sizes. Put on your safety gear and take a look at this gallery of revolvers, Glocks, shotguns and even flamethrowers.
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computer
10 Most Popular Computers in HistoryBefore the late 1970s and early 1980s, very few people had home computers. Once the market shifted enough to make in-home computing more attainable, which models were the most popular with consumers?
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science
What if there were no Google?Unless you've been living under a rock (one not appearing on Google Maps’ Street View), you're probably intimately familiar with the behemoth and its many services. But what would the world look like if this powerhouse company had never existed?
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science
A Roy G. Biv Special: Rainbow PicturesWhy are there so many pictures of rainbows? And what’s on the other side? Hum along with us as you browse through snaps of one of nature’s most beautiful effects.
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auto
Will cars ever run on carbon dioxide, or is that marketing hype?With petroleum-loving masses and tax-happy governments finally getting on board with the development of alt fuels, the race is on to find the cleanest, eco-friendliest, and most importantly, cheapest alternative to fossil fuels.
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