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Read moreWe are all familiar with Earthworms, and recognize them as soft, apparently jawless animals. In contrast, movies such as "Tremors",...
Read moreIn 1938, Achille Gaggia, a café owner in Milan, made improvements on the espresso machine. His unique, modern design ideas...
Read moreIn response to Creationist lists of "scientists who doubt evolution", the National Center for Science Education put together their own...
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Read moreIn 2007, internet kingpins Google unveiled their latest creation: Google Street View, a revolutionary new service which gave web users...
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