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What Is the Oldest Tree in the World?

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In the quest for the title of world's oldest tree, there's some stiff competition, as well as questions surrounding the way we define "oldest."

What Is the Point of Daylight Saving Time?

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We humans aren't complete slaves to time. We've devised ways to pack an extra hour of sunshine into our day, thanks to daylight saving time. But who came up with this idea and why do so many people loathe it?

What Is the Rainiest City in the U.S.? Here are the Top 11

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Rainy, dreary, Seattle, right? Everyone says it's the rainiest city in the United States. However, Seattleites are keeping a secret from you. Find out if their rainy reputation is real - or if the rumor's all wet.

What Is the Real Number System?

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Real numbers are the opposite of imaginary numbers and include every number you can think of.

What Is the Rosetta Stone and Why Is the Artifact Important?

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Hieroglyphics used to be a language that no one -- Egyptian or otherwise -- could decipher. With the help of the Rosetta Stone, that all changed.

What Is the Strongest Metal on Earth?

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Let's take a look at some of the strongest metals on Earth and their surprising uses.

What Is the World's Shortest River?

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Ever wondered what's the difference between a river, a stream, a brook and a tributary?

What Kind of Technology Could Dark Matter Research Lead To?

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Scientists are still trying to figure out the essence of dark matter. If they do, will it lead only to greater understanding, or can we develop new technologies?

What Makes Bog Bodies Different From Desert Mummies?

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What makes peat bogs so perfect at preserving human remains? We look at what's behind these waterlogged areas of decaying plant matter.

What Makes Glass Transparent?

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What makes glass transparent? Learn how liquid and gas molecules determine whether you can see straight through things.

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