Selasa, 26 Januari 2021

How Did Elisa Lam End Up Dead in a Hotel Water Tank?

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You'd think that a 42-ton (38-metric-ton) sculpture would be pretty difficult to lose. But that's exactly what happened to "Equal-Parallel: Guernica-Bengasi," a 1986 work by sculptor Richard Serra. Learn about nine more things that went missing without a trace.

How Did Elisa Lam End Up Dead in a Hotel Water Tank?

Canadian student Elisa Lam went missing in 2013 and the mystery surrounding her death captured national attention. So what really happened to this 21-year-old? Read more >>

What's the Difference Between a Duke and an Earl?


The Brits have a complex, overlapping web of dukes, earls, viscounts(!) and more. We'll walk you through it. Read more >>

6 Red-Hot Facts About the Red Giant Star Arcturus


Did you know that this bright star releases roughly 215 times more heat than the sun? Read more >>

Running on Empty? How Bad Is It for Your Car?


Shocker: Your car hates it. Here's why. Read more >>

Is the Dream of Cold Fusion Still a Possibility?


Achieving cold fusion would be a crazy energy coup. Could we ever pull it off? Read more >>

Who Was the First Scientist?

We've been observing and experimenting in the name of science for centuries. But who deserves the honor of being humanity's very first scientist? Is it Euclid, Darwin, Galileo or someone else? Read more >>

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We're changing it up a bit this week and taking a poll! Let us know if you're a dog or cat lover by clicking on one of the buttons below. Keep an eye out for the results.
 
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Sabtu, 23 Januari 2021

What in the World Is Exploding Head Syndrome?

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It's the Weekend!


On this day, 173 years ago, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first female doctor in the U.S. We celebrate Dr. Blackwell and all the health care workers who've made a difference in our lives.

10 Biggest Snowstorms of All Time

Get ready to learn about some rare snowstorms that exceeded all forecasts, broke all records and caused mass devastation (even if it was devastation that melted in a few days or weeks). And get toasty while you're at it. Read more >>

How to Get Super Bowl Tickets


Historically, the best way to get a ticket was either to be related to Tom Brady or to cough up a lot of money. In 2021, even that might not be enough. Read more >>

Why Do We Fall in Love?


What is it about humans that makes us long for love? The most inherent reason is also probably the least romantic. Read more >>

You Do Know What a Solenoid Is


Here's a clue: The guy delivering pizza to your house activates a solenoid every time he rings your doorbell. Read more >>

How Exploding Head Syndrome Works


It's a most curious type of nighttime hallucination. Read more >>

Are Some People Really Exempt From Paying Taxes?

Whether you're a financial consultant or a fitness instructor, if you're a U.S. citizen or a legal resident who earns taxable income, you must file a tax return. But does that mean everyone will pay income taxes? Not necessarily. Read more >>

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    a) Taken for granite
    b) Tongue-in-cheek
    c) For all intensive purposes
    d) I could care less
  5. The main difference between a snow squall and a blizzard is that blizzards are defined by stronger winds of at least 56 km/h (35 mph). (True/False)
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