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The Ancient Element Bismuth Is the Pink in Today's Pepto-Bismol
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Bismuth is a naturally occurring element with many applications in our daily lives, but even more than that, it looks amazing when it cools!
What Are Mines?
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Underground mining has come a long way from the days of men with pickaxes and canaries. It relies much more heavily on machinery that makes it much safer than in the past. Which techniques are used in mining today?
Mokele-Mbembe: The Truth Behind Africa's Mythical River Monster
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Mokele-Mbembe is a legendary creature of African folklore that is rumored to inhabit Congo's remote swamps. Here's the story of this dinosaur-like cryptid.
How Is Barometric Pressure Measured and Why?
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Weather forecasters can tell what the weather will be by reading the barometric pressure, but how does it work?
How Spacewalks Work
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When astronauts talk moonwalking, they don't mean the Michael Jackson dance move. Spacewalks take an entire day of preparation -- and a 240-pound space suit.
How Curiosity Works
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Curiosity is explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about the evolution of human curiosity.
Why Socotra Is Known as the 'Galapagos of the Indian Ocean'
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This alien-looking archipelago off the coast of Yemen is teeming with plants and animals. Many species here are threatened or endangered. Can they be saved?
Are Unicorns Real? Proof, Theories and Lore
Would they be a mating display? A fierce weapon to defend against lions?
4 Ways to Experience Outer Space Right Here on Earth
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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and his brother plan to blast into space next month. But even if you're not related to a billionaire, you can still experience the fun of space at a 'down-to-Earth' price.
Are sand dunes really alive?
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Sand dunes alive? It's hard to imagine a pile of sand could seem lifelike. But they can behave like creatures. Learn why sand dunes seem alive.