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How the Civil Rights Movement WorkedOn Feb. 10, 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed, prohibiting any state or local government to discriminate based on race, religion or ethnic origin. For the civil rights movement, change began with a group of people who decided that separate but equal wasn't good enough.
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How Public Schools WorkOn Thursday, President Barack Obama lifted the requirements of the No Child Left Behind law for the public school systems of 10 states. About 50 million American children attend public school, with nearly $10,000 being spent on each student. Where do those dollars go, and what are some of the benefits and facing public schools?
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Is chocolate an aphrodisiac?Chocolates are a sweet staple of Valentine's Day, but can they really amp up your love life? How did this popular confection get its sexy reputation, and is there any scientific basis for it?
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5 Ways Birth Control Can Trip Up Your Love LifeThe advent of birth control pills not only helped some women reduce pregnancy risk, it also opened the door to greater sexual freedom. But eliminating ovulation may also affect women's sex lives in other, more subtle ways. How?
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Google Plus 101If at first you don't succeed, launch a new online social network. Google's Orkut failed to hit the big time on the world stage, but could Google Plus challenge Facebook for the title of King of Social Media?
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How Stephen Hawking WorksHe's ventured to the abyss of black holes, wagered on the information paradox and floated around in zero gravity. Meet the man, the legend, the super scientist: Stephen Hawking.
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How Flirting WorksA woman plays with her hair. A man makes eye contact. Is this flirting? How do you tell if the person is showing a romantic interest or a friendly one?
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5 Memorable NASA Mission VideosOn Feb. 9, 1995, Bernard A. Harris Jr. became the first African-American to perform a spacewalk. NASA has conducted several successful missions to space. These are some of the most famous.
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How Yoga WorksSan Francisco International Airport opened a dedicated yoga room this week, free to all ticketed passengers. Yoga is big business in the U.S. But what are the breathing exercises, meditation and poses of yoga all about?
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How Airplanes WorkOn Feb. 9, 1969, the Boeing 747 made its first commercial flight. But it was more than 100 years ago that the Wright brothers made their historic first flight in Kitty Hawk, N.C. Even after all these years, their creation still boggles the mind: How can something so heavy take to the air?
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The Look of Love: Top 5 Physical Signs of AttractionWith Valentine's Day just around the corner, attraction is in the air. Which lovesick symptoms should you look out for if you're on the hunt?
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Top 5 Ways to Repel InsectsLyme disease is one of the most rapidly emerging infectious diseases in the U.S., with nearly 30,000 confirmed cases in 2009, according to the CDC. Ticks are the culprit. What can you do to keep them at bay?
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Why do we have leap years?It's the ultimate rip-off as a kid -- having a birthday fall on a day that occurs once every four years. On behalf of cheated leapers everywhere, why are such years necessary?
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10 Most Dangerous Distracted Driving HabitsDistracted drivers: We're not trying to scold you or bring on the dawn of a vehicular nanny state. We're just pointing out some of the most dangerous habits behind the wheel.
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Celebrity Challenge: BeatlesOn Feb. 7, 1964, The Beatles made their first visit to the United States. The band’s name alone conjures up images of mop tops, yellow submarines, meter maids and walruses. Test your knowledge of history’s most famous rock band.
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Can a car seat recognize its owner's rear end?Researchers in Japan have developed a new method of auto theft deterrent that verifies the driver's identity. Are you comfortable with your car seat knowing this much about your backside?
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How Hackers WorkIt was announced last week that hackers intercepted a conference call between the FBI and Scotland Yard. Hackers have gotten a bad reputation as criminals of the computer age, but are they all foes?
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Top 10 Things You Should Not Share on Social NetworksRecently, two British citizens were detained upon arriving in the United States and sent back home after tweeting about destroying America. Bad idea. See what else you shouldn't share online.
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What will the Earth look like in 500 years?Researchers have just determined that volcanic eruptions caused the Little Ice Age approximately 500 years ago. A lot has changed since then. What might be in store for us 500 years from now?
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10 of the Biggest Lies in HistoryOn Jan. 26, 1998, U.S. President Bill Clinton denied having sexual relations with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky, only to later admit to the affair. Lots of us lie, but what are the biggest fibs ever told?
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