Amazing Science Facts About The Earth

Amazing Science Facts About The Earth: "This is a collection of interesting facts and details about the Earth. You may or may not have heard or read about these facts before. There is something about reading interesting facts that you didn't know that makes you want to learn more."

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The 300 sparta warriors

The 300 sparta warriors: "This is about the battle of Thermopylae, The 300 Sparta warriors that fought and died there, and how that battle and their sacrifice changed the course of history and democracy for the world. There was a lot more significance to this battle than what most people know. The stand they took united Greece and led to the Greek concept of democracy being introduced to the world."

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T-Mobile's new contractless data plan explained (FAQ) | Mobile - CNET News

T-Mobile's new contractless data plan explained (FAQ) | Mobile - CNET News: "The company posted the new changes to its plans, which made their first appearance last January at CES, on its Web site on Sunday. The new contractless plans may attract customers looking for a value. But figuring out the ins and outs of the new plans is a bit confusing. To help readers better understand what it all means, and whether they can actually save some cash with these new plans, CNET has put together this FAQ"

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B9Creator personal 3D printer bests its competition

B9Creator personal 3D printer bests its competition: "With so many personal 3D printers hitting the market, it can be difficult to decide which one is right for you. Over the years we've seen plenty of attractive options, but few have matched the price-performance of the B9Creator, a Digital Light Processing (DLP) projector-based 3D printer that was created by Michael Joyce of South Dakota"

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EWICON bladeless wind turbine generates electricity using charged water droplets

EWICON bladeless wind turbine generates electricity using charged water droplets: "Wind energy may be one of the more sustainable sources of power available, but the spinning blades of conventional wind turbines require regular maintenance and have attracted criticism from bird lovers."

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Mayan calendar and why the world didn't end

Mayan calendar and why the world didn't end: "Will Dec. 21 2012 be the end of the world? We have made it, the end of the world didn't come on that day. There have been a lot of discussion on this topic. There were a lot of end of the world predictions and arguments saying that the world was going to end on Dec 21."

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ATF Agents Raid Home of FPSRussia’s Kyle Myers - Outdoor Hub

ATF Agents Raid Home of FPSRussia’s Kyle Myers - Outdoor Hub: "Popular YouTube personality and firearm enthusiast Kyle Myers–perhaps better known in-character as Dmitri Potapoff on his FPSRussia channel–got an unpleasant visit by federal agents late last week. Nearly 40 law enforcement officers consisting of local deputies, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and agents from the U.S. Bureau of Alochol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) flooded Myers’ home and office along his father’s home in Georgia."

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Which cars have the worst drivers

Which cars have the worst drivers: "Although it can't hold a candle to Russia in terms of terrible driving, the U.S. has done admirably well in the realm of all-time bad decisions on the road, in all 50 states. If you ever had the notion that certain vehicles attract notably bad drivers, well, you're not alone. The folks at Jalopnik decided to put together a very unscientific (though probably fairly accurate) list of the cars that tend to attract the worst drivers. Some of the top vote-getters like minivans, Ram Pickups and BMWs will come as no surprise, though there are a couple of entries we feel may have a regional bias, like all the Prius and Ferrari drivers causing trouble in California."

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The 15 Coolest Cars of the 2013 New York Auto Show | News & Opinion | PCMag.com

The 15 Coolest Cars of the 2013 New York Auto Show | News & Opinion | PCMag.com: "If you're a car enthusiast like me, you may want to put your wallet away—that is, if you want your finances to survive intact. The New York Auto Show, opening to the public beginning today at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan, is showing no signs of slowing down, especially as the overall economy picks up here in the U.S."

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Oil refining what do we get from it

Oil refining what do we get from it: "A barrel of crude oil refining consists of 42 gallons of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons. They are different lengths and weights of hydrocarbons"

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Turn Empty Water Bottles Into Alcohol Fueled Rockets

Turn Empty Water Bottles Into Alcohol Fueled Rockets: "Turn Empty Water Bottles Into Alcohol Fueled Rockets
Not long ago I was challenged to create a project using a water bottle that could be displayed in a one minute long video. While I missed the one minute mark, I think I still managed to make a pretty entertaining device."

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What I Wish I Knew

What I Wish I Knew: "When I found out Mom was pregnant with a baby who would have Down syndrome, I confess.  I was scared.  I didn’t know what it would mean for his life or for ours.  Well, recently World Down Syndrome Day was celebrated, and I saw this sweet post by  Amy Julia Becker, who lists five things she wishes she had known when she learned that her daughter was born with Down syndrome.  Here are two that jumped out at me:"

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