Located near Groom Lake in Nevada, Area 51 is part of Edwards Air Force Base. Although it is reported that the base is used for experimental aircraft development, American folklore is full of alien and UFO stories that are associated with this base. Other conspiracy theories link Area 51 to government control of the weather and the location of a one world government.
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Submarines are naval craft that can operate for an extended period of time underwater. They are used primarily as warships, as well as for business, scientific and other purposes. Submarines are different from submersibles, which only have limited underwater capability.
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The Jackal is a member of any of three small to medium-sized species and 13 subspecies of the family Canidae. Found in Africa, Asia, and southeastern Europe, the Jackal is an opportunistic omnivore that takes much of its sustenance by scavenging.
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Members of the genus Vulpes with 12 species, foxes utilize a wide range of habitats, including forest, tundra, prairie, desert, mountains, farmlands, and urban areas. Omnivores with a preference for mice and rabbits, these animals help control the rodent population.
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A carnivore related to the jackal and domestic dog, two species of wolves are recognized. One is C. lupus, the gray or timber wolf, which was once widely distributed in North America, Europe, and Asia. The other is Canis lupus rufus, the red wolf, which now only occurs in northeastern North Carolina and on St. Vincent's Island off the Gulf Coast of Florida.
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The faithful companion and assistant of man in all parts of the world known as 'Man's Best Friend,' has a wild side in their family, Canidae. Wild dog can be used to refer to the subfamily of Caninae, or the genus Canis, also often called the "true dogs," which includes several species, but never your pet Poodle!
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Our canine companions. Truly man's best friend. Breeds, health, training and so many more questions go here.
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Horned lizards, often called horned toads, horny toads or horned frogs, are 15 species of lizards belonging to the genus Phrynosoma. They are frequently mistaken for frogs or toads because of their rounded body and blunt snout. The majority of horned lizard species are native to North America.
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Ethos, pathos, and logos, known collectively as the modes of persuasion or rhetorical strategies, are devices in rhetoric that classify the speaker's appeal to the audience. Ethos is the appeal to the mastery or credibility of the speaker. Pathos is the appeal to the audience’s emotions and feelings. Logos is the logical appeal, using hard facts and data.
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Cane toads, also known as giant neotropical toads or marine toads, are a species of toad native to Central and South America. These large toads have highly toxic skin and glands, and are voracious eaters and breeders. Because of their toxicity and that they have spread throughout Oceania and the Caribbean, cane toads are now considered an invasive species.
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Pocket Frogs is a video game app available in both the Apple App Store and Android Market. The game, developed and published by NimbleBit, enables users to develop their own frog habitat and learn about different frog species.
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Hot Tubs, Jacuzzis, and saunas use a combination of heat and moisture for relaxation and hydrotherapy. Hot tubs, sometimes known by the trade name Jacuzzis, are a type of small pool or large bathtub heated to high temperatures, often containing massaging jets. Saunas are small rooms with varying degrees of moisture, kept at high temperatures, designed to induce perspiration.
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Playground games are games usually played by children in an outdoor setting. These activities are team-oriented, and generally involve both physical and mental components. Some classic playground games: duck, duck, goose, tag, red rover, and hide-and-seek.
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The Kentucky Derby, the most esteemed thoroughbred racing event in the world, is the longest continuously held sporting event on American soil since 1875.
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Braveheart is an epic action movie that tells the story of the Scottish hero, William Wallace. Played by Mel Gibson, Wallace led a Scottish revolution against King Edward I of England.
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The axolotl, or Mexican salamander, is known as a walking fish. However, it is not a fish at all. It is actually an amphibian. Axolotls have gills outside of their bodies, which have a fringed appearance.
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This category is concerning fencing as a sport, not as in the things that mark boundaries. Only ask questions that concern fencing as a sport.
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Euthanasia involves deliberately ending the life of an individual suffering from a terminal illness or an incurable condition painlessly by lethal injection or the suspension of extraordinary medical treatment. Active euthanasia is illegal in most jurisdictions, while passive euthanasia, or the withholding of some life support systems, has legal standing in some jurisdictions. Questions about voluntary or involuntary euthanasia, assisted suicide, and the "right to die" are asked and answered here.
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Romanticism was an intellectual movement of the late 18th to mid-19th centuries that influenced many works of literature, art, and music. It placed great emphasis on the individual, the transcendental, and emotions. A deep reverence for the beauty of nature and for the exotic was also important to the movement.
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Puberty is the period in life characterized by major physical changes, marking the transition to adulthood from childhood. It involves accelerated physical growth and the development of the reproductive systems in girls and boys. Adolescence is the transitional period following puberty in which a teenager matures into an adult. It is characterized by increasing independence and cognitive growth.
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Literary criticism is a way of interpreting and evaluating works of literature. It encompasses many different methods and approaches, including structuralism, post-structuralism, and formalism. Today, canonical works are still studied, but in some circles, literary criticism has expanded to include even popular works such as comic books.
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The Pebble Smartwatch series was first released in 2013 (Pebble Smartwatch) and has made different iterations since its debut. It received the majority of its initial funding through crowdfunding. It can connect to either an Android or iOS device.
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Android Wear devices, which comprise of smartwatches and related wearables, are developed by Google. Partner companies design these devices and they come in various shapes and use cases.
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The Apple Watch, developed by Apple Inc, was released in April 2015. It is a smartwatch that connects to iOS devices, and runs on Apple's own Watch OS.
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Pranks and practical jokes are playful tricks played on someone, usually in oder to elicit humor and embarrassment. These tricks are also known as gags, japes, or shenanigans. In much of the world, April Fools Day is the holiday on which pranks and practical jokes are played and celebrated.
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Improbable history refers to historical or fictional events that either did not actually happen, are not likely to have occurred or cannot be easily traced. An example of a question on improbable history is, “Who invented the hangover?”
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The Motorola RAZR line is a series of mobile and smartphones designed by Motorola. The design during the height of its popularity (circa 2004) was a razor-thin (hence the name), clamshell look. The brand came back around 2011 as a smartphone series. The first versions were again razor-thin, this time as a touchscreen slate design.
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Verizon's smartphone, the Motorola Droid, is a major competitor to Apple's iPhone and runs on a Google operating system. Ask questions about the Droid here.
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Motorola devices includes all the various iterations of the company's mobile phones, wearables, and wireless network solutions.
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The Tanakh is the set of books that constitute the Hebrew Bible. The Talmud, which comprises the Mishnah (Jewish Oral Law) and the Gemara (commentary on the Mishnah) is the written deliberation of Jewish principles and laws.
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