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December 5, 2008

No, thanks

If you didn't want to eat it then, it's no more appealing as leftovers. Ever wonder why you're a picky eater?

Wake up!

What were you dreaming about? Tamim Ansary discusses what our brains do while our bodies rest.

Under the sea

The anemone is not your enemy. The sea creatures quiz might be, though, if you get a low score.

Quiz of the Day

What do you know about the history of Judaism?
Find out with this Jewish Holidays Quiz.

On This Day

On this day in 1933, the 21st Amendment to the Constitution ended Prohibition in the United States.
What else happened?

Top Education Headlines

7 tips for the perfect personal statement

An FAQ for admissions interviews

Should the government pay for preschool?

How to buy a gift for your teacher

Can technology make teens better writers?

That's a woman's job

Coffee Break

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Quizzes | Top 10 Lists | Bill Nye the Science Guy | Columns

Coffee Break: Get a double shot of brainy fun.

Mystery Picture

What is this?
Find out.

Did You Know?

In 1831, American inventor Cyrus Hall McCormick invented the first successful reaping machine, which marked a great advance in the field of agriculture.
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