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The Ultimate New Year's Quiz
10 Chinese New Year Food Superstitions
Tarantulas and Their Venomous Relations: Tarantula Hair
Could a single hacker crash a country's network?
10 Best Snowboarding Spots in the United States

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Get out your party hats and sparklers! New Year's Eve is the night when young and old stay up past midnight to ring in the new year. Fireworks blast off around the globe while bottles of champagne pour a bubbly sea of mirth. What are the different ways people celebrate New Year's, and how can you ensure good luck for the next 12 months?

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10 Chinese New Year Food Superstitions

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Chinese New Year is made up of a rich fabric of symbols, traditions and superstitions designed to influence the future. With a cultural heritage that spans more than 5,000 years, it's a 15-day celebration filled food that may shape your future.

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Tarantulas and Their Venomous Relations: Tarantula Hair

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Many tarantulas are covered in hair. The hair helps detect vibrations from prey moving in its surroundings. Learn more about tarantulas on Discovery Channel's "Tarantulas and Their Venomous Relations."

Could a single hacker crash a country's network?

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What does it take to cripple a nation? Someone with solid computer skills, for a start. Nefarious hackers wield a lot of power with a few keystrokes, and the United States is taking action.