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Reflecting on How Mirrors Work​

Reflecting on How Mirrors Work

The modern world wouldn't be possible without the humble yet fascinating mirror — but do you know the secrets behind its deceptively simple design?

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How Mirrors Work

Mirror physics are explained in this section. Learn about mirror physics.

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How mirrors work

A simple explanation of how mirrors catch light and throw it back.

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There’s a tree in Georgia that owns itself.​

There's a tree in Georgia that owns itself.

Not all who speak for the trees are storybook characters … or even alive. That’s true in the case of Colonel William H. Jackson, a college professor and resident of Athens, Georgia, who sought to protect his favorite tree long after he was able to enjoy its shade. A portion of Jackson’s will...

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Tree That Owns Itself - Wikipedia

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The Tree that Owns Itself

"The Tree that Owns Itself," which is located at the top of the steep hill where Dearing and Finley Streets intersect, is probably the most unusual property holder in the world. The tree pays no taxes, is protected by the community and rests secure in its own enclosed garden-type lot. In...

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The Tree That Owns Itself

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7 New Year’s Customs From Around the World​

7 New Year’s Customs From Around the World

As the world prepares to say goodbye to 2024, here are seven fascinating New Year’s customs and celebrations from other countries.

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New Year's Traditions From Around the World

Many New Year's customs that we take for granted actually date from ancient times. This year, ring out the old and ring in the new with a New Year tradition—or two!

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New Year's Traditions Around the World Go Way Beyond Fireworks—These Are the 14 Coolest

Ever wonder why Italians wear red underwear on New Year's Eve?

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7 New Year's food traditions that will bring good luck

From a donut that protects against witches to a pastry that will tell your fortune, cultures around the world often start the new year with great food.

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It can take two weeks to make one jelly bean.​

It can take two weeks to make one jelly bean.

The next time you pop some jelly beans into your mouth, you may want to take a moment to appreciate just how much effort goes into producing these bite-sized delights. As explained by industry giant Jelly Belly, the process begins by heating a sugar, cornstarch, corn syrup, and water mixture...

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It Can Take 2 Weeks to Make 1 Jelly Bean—Here’s Why

We bet you never realized how much TLC went into that tiny piece of candy.

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What makes a Jelly Belly jelly bean so special? Here are some General facts about our world famous beans!

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In 1969, the Army Corps of Engineers turned off part of Niagara Falls.​

In 1969, the Army Corps of Engineers turned off part of Niagara Falls.

Niagara Falls is one of the world’s great ecological wonders, dumping a rush of 3,160 tons of water over its crest every second. That’s likely why more than 100,000 people showed up to see part of the waterfall suddenly run dry in 1969 — a feat that was orchestrated not by nature, but by...

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Why (and How) Engineers Drained Niagara Falls in 1969 | HISTORY

For five months in 1969, water flowing to the New York side of Niagara Falls was diverted, leaving a 100‑foot‑high dry cliff.

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When — and Why — the Falls Stopped Flowing - Niagara Falls USA | Niagara Falls USA

Back in 1969, the Falls were “turned off.” Here’s why and how it happened

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Ancient Egyptians shaved their eyebrows as a sign of mourning when their cats died.​

Ancient Egyptians shaved their eyebrows as a sign of mourning when their cats died.

Ancient Egyptians are often said to have worshipped cats. They didn’t — though it is accurate to say their felines were beloved and pampered, sometimes bedazzled in gold accessories, and occasionally allowed to eat directly from dinner plates at meals. Cats first made their appearance in Fertile...

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Ancient Egyptians Shaved Off Their Eyebrows When Their Cats Died

While perusing Herodotus’s captivating Histories, which explore the cultures of the ancient world.

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Cats Rule in Ancient Egypt

Learn about how cats were honored in Ancient Egypt.

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Ancient Egyptians shaved their eyebrows as a sign of mourning when their cats died

Ancient Egyptians are often said to have worshipped cats. They didn’t — though it is accurate to say their felines were beloved and pampered, sometimes bedazzled in gold accessories, and occasional…

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Organs Your Body Can Live Without​

5 Organs Your Body Can Live Without

The human body is a complex biological system, but not all its organs are essential — some can be removed with limited complications.

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Seven body organs you can live without

Not all body organs are vital.

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Organs you can live without

Your body’s organs produce all the necessary functions to keep you alive, but there are some organs that you just don’t need.

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Chickens might be among the closest living relatives of the Tyrannosaurus rex.​

Chickens might be among the closest living relatives of the Tyrannosaurus rex.

The end of the dinosaurs is often pictured as an apocalyptic event complete with a giant asteroid, a cataclysmic collision, and general fire and brimstone-type stuff, but the ends of biological epochs are rarely so cut-and-dried. In fact, the story of the dinosaurs didn’t even end on that...

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T-Rex's Closest Relative: The Chicken

<p>Like most other animals, the species of chickens that we are familiar with today is the result of evolution and adaptation. Believe it or not, the chicken has an ancestor that was dominating the planet millions of years ago. The chicken is, indeed

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T. Rex Linked to Chickens, Ostriches

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For decades, directors used the pseudonym “Alan Smithee” when they didn’t want their real names on a film.​

For decades, directors used the pseudonym “Alan Smithee” when they didn’t want their real names on a film.

Even if you’ve never heard of Alan Smithee, there’s a chance you’ve seen one of his movies. Well, kind of. For decades, directors followed guidance from the Directors Guild of America by using the pseudonym when they didn’t want their actual name on a film. That most often occurred when the...

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Alan Smithee - Wikipedia

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Who is Alan Smithee?

For more than 30 years, Alan Smithee directed some of the worst films on record, including one movie Roger Ebert called "spectacularly bad." And then in 2000, his name disappeared from credits. Whatever happened to Alan Smithee?

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7 Egg-Cellent Facts About Eggs​

7 Egg-Cellent Facts About Eggs

Be they fried, boiled, or used in baked goods, eggs are more than just a breakfast staple — they’re also a marvel of nature with some fascinating traits.

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Egg-cellent Facts About Eggs | NorthShore

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Egg-Cellent Egg Facts | Easy Home Meals

Learn all of our Egg-cellent egg facts here.

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We all love fun facts, don't we? Here's a list of interesting and fun facts about eggs.

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Amazing Facts About Alcatraz​

7 Amazing Facts About Alcatraz

These seven facts span the many ages of Alcatraz and reveal how it became one of the most infamous sites in American history.

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10 Alcatraz Facts You Probably Didn't Know | Gray Line of San Francisco

There are many facts about Alcatraz that people simply don’t know due to all the myths that surround it. Discover for yourself in this blog!

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17 Fun and Weird Facts about Alcatraz Island and Prison – Private Tours in San Francisco by Jeep

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Modern doorknobs weren’t invented until 1878.​

Modern doorknobs weren’t invented until 1878.

For the first several thousand years of their existence, doors were largely -free; they were typically opened and closed using latches, handles, bars, or leather straps. The process of entering and exiting a room was revolutionized on December 10, 1878, when a self-taught 16-year-old...

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What Did We Use Before Door Knobs? Nothing

Fire, wheel, beer, doorknob? Not quite.

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Yes, the modern doorknob was invented in 1878 by Osbourn Dorsey, an African American inventor. Dorsey's doorknob was a significant improvement over existing doorknobs because it included an internal door-latching mechanism.

Explanation

• Before Dorsey's invention, doors were opened and closed using latches, handles, bars, or leather straps.
  
  
• Dorsey's doorknob was patented on December 10, 1878.
  
  
• It took several years for most people to adopt Dorsey's doorknobs.
  
  
• The first American metallic doorknobs were made in the 1830s.
  
  
• The spindle was introduced in the late 1800s.
  
  
• Doorknobs with ball bearings were introduced around 1900.
  
  
• Today, doorknobs are made from many materials, but brass is the most popular

 

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Your body ages more rapidly in your mid-40s and early 60s.

The concept of time has been described as many things: an arrow, a river, a march, anything that moves inextricably forward at a constant, unalterable rate. However, aging doesn’t flow at such a uniform speed. Instead, humans age in fits and starts. A 2024 Stanford University study shows that...

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The Last Days of American Orange Juice

Savor every last drop.

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6 Facts About Groundhog Day That Bear Repeating

Every February 2, revelers gather to learn whether we’re in for a lengthy winter or early springtime, a verdict determined by several prophetic rodents around the country. Whether you place trust in Punxsutawney Phil or Staten Island Chuck, here are six facts about Groundhog Day that bear repeating.

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