June 2012
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What's the difference between moths and...
The difference between butterflies and moths is a lot like the difference between frogs and toads. There are some rules of thumb you can follow to tell them apart, but there are also exceptions to those rules. We can place the differences between moths and butterflies into two categories: behavior and anatomy. Continue reading…
The main differences between butterflies and moths have to do...
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Fact or Fiction: Google
Sometimes it feels like Google is taking over the world. Seriously, “Google” is actually in the dictionary as a verb. And rumors are always swirling about the next new Google development. Do you know which of them are true?
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Firefly chemicals fuel nanorod light
Nanorods created with firefly enzymes glow in a test tube. “The nanorods are made of the same materials used in computer chips, solar panels and LED lights,” says chemist Mathew Maye. “It’s conceivable that someday firefly-coated nanorods could be inserted into LED-type lights that you don’t have to plug in.”
“Firefly light is one of nature’s best examples of...
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Let's Get Personal: Do you know how kissing works?
It can be a sign of love, grief or respect worldwide. Kissing is a natural act that gives millions of people physical and psychological satisfaction, but where did it originate? Why does it make us feel good? And are there cultures who view it as a bad thing? Time to get some answers.
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10 Gadgets That Will Make Dad's Day
How many neckties does a dad need? I’m certain even Socrates himself posed a similar question, possibly rhetorically and definitely in Greek. Shopping for dad can be a real head scratcher, particularly if you want to avoid the stereotypical tie present.
Thank goodness for technology! Today, there are gadgets that appeal to all sorts of dads. Chef dads, sports dads and geek dads can...
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10 of the Biggest Lies in History
According to myth, a young George Washington confessed to cutting down a cherry tree by proclaiming, “I cannot tell a lie.” Unfortunately, in the annals of history it seems there are 10 dishonest scoundrels for every honorable hero like Washington.
Here we go over some of the most colossal and significant lies in history. As a result of these, lives were lost, life-savings...
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“History is but past politics, and politics are but present history.” — Edward Augustus Freeman
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