Saturday, May 26, 2012

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5 Most Popular Spots for BASE Jumping

Posted: 25 May 2012 12:00 PM PDT

If you want an adrenaline rush quite like none you've had before, BASE jumping might be for you. And these are five of the best spots to take a leap.


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Never Fear the Sphere: The Ultimate Geodesic Dome Quiz

Posted: 25 May 2012 12:00 PM PDT

We promise they aren't the manifestation of some depraved high school math teacher. Geodesic domes are certainly geared toward the mathematically minded, but they also have a lot of practical uses. How much do you know about these domes?


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Videos: How to Get Knocked Out

Posted: 25 May 2012 12:00 PM PDT

Most people go to great lengths to avoid getting hit in the face. Not these guys. Follow fighters Jimmy Smith and Doug Anderson as they travel the world in search of a good fight.


How are Hollywood blockbusters financed?

Posted: 25 May 2012 12:00 PM PDT

A good Hollywood blockbuster should be able to defray much of its cost in post-production -- think ticket sales, DVD rentals and merchandising contracts. But an expensive movie also needs some money to start out with. Where does it come from?


What will the Earth look like in 50,000 years?

Posted: 25 May 2012 12:00 PM PDT

When peering thousands of years into the future, there are certain things we can count on -- evolution, extinction, plate tectonics, climate change and, quite possibly, the eruption of a supervolcano. What else does the Earth's far future hold?


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