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How the Super Bowl WorksSuper Bowl Sunday is a football fan's dream: the game of games, where the champion of the entire season is decided in four short quarters and there is no rematch. Find out what you need to know for when the New York Giants and the New England Patriots face off today.
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Is cyberwar coming?U.S. intelligence officials met this week on Capitol Hill to determine what sort of threat Al Quaeda continues to pose. At the top of the list: cyberattacks. Is it only a matter of time before countries attack one another's computers? Or have they already started?
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Why is winter not happening?Many folks in the Northern Hemisphere are still waiting for their full-blown snowman invasion to hit. Is Frosty ever going to come this winter?
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Science Xplained: The Physics of FootballAs millions of viewers settle in to watch the Super Bowl, Yale scientist Ainissa Ramirez describes the physics behind the game and what gives a football its speed, drag and spin. Tune in now to this special Super Bowl edition of Science Xplained.
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Top 10 Inventions by African-AmericansDuring February, the United States celebrates African American History Month. Here, take a look at 10 notable inventions credited to African-American innovators that you might not know about.
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How the U.S. President WorksOn this day in 1789, George Washington was elected as the first U.S. President. When the framers of the Constitution considered an executive branch, they were still stinging from the despotic rule of King George III. Ultimately, the framers saw the need for a single person to lead. Enter the president of the United States.
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5 Tips for Picking the Right SmartphoneAn unverified image of the new BlackBerry smartphone has leaked to the Web, and there’s no keyboard in sight. With so many phones on the market, here are some tips to figure out what you want and what you can do without.
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Top 5 Richest Internet EntrepreneursFacebook filed for an initial public offering Wednesday, which could create a few millionaires when the stock shares go public. See how hard work has paid off for this list of Internet entrepreneurs in ways the rest of us can barely imagine.
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How Riots WorkA riot after a soccer game in Egypt on Wednesday has left more than 70 people dead. Riots may garner attention for people who feel frustrated and oppressed, but are they really effective?
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How to Survive a Sinking ShipHundreds of people were rescued on Thursday after a ferry off the coast of Papua New Guinea sank, and the search continues for additional survivors. Do you know what to do when a ship goes down?
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10 Signs the Economy Is ImprovingLast week, claims for initial unemployment benefits dropped. According to some economists, the most recent U.S. recession ended in June 2009, but not everyone can see the difference. It may surprise you to learn that the economy is showing signs of life, and here are 10 of the most vital.
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iPod PicturesRumors are circulating that the new iPod Nano will feature a camera. Take a look Apple's current products and see how the models have changed throughout the years.
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5 Things LEGO Blocks Can Teach You About Structural EngineeringPlaying with LEGOs isn't just child's play. In fact, two Canadian teens recently sent a LEGO man into space with a weather balloon. Take a look at what LEGO can teach us about structural engineering.
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How Human Reproduction WorksPfizer is recalling 1 million packets of birth control pills due to packaging errors that may increase the likelihood of pregnancy. What's the biology behind getting pregnant?
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What is the universe made of?For the first time, a NASA probe has detected matter outside of our solar system. It wasn't so long ago that astronomers thought the universe contained normal matter, or baryonic matter, the base unit of which is the atom. But when it comes to the cosmos, there's always more than meets the eye. What else is hanging out in space?
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5 New Engine Technologies That Make Cars More Fun to DriveStarting next year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration may push for laws which will require cars to communicate with one another as a means to avoid collisions. Safety is always the highest priority, but technologies like tiny city cars with a direct-injected engines or supercars with "push to pass" hybrid booster buttons promise that the future of driving will still be fun.
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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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How Invisibility Cloaks WorkGerman scientists were recently able to hide a cylindrical tube using what they call plasmonic cloaking. A true invisibility cloak seems perfectly believable in the magical world of Harry Potter, but in the real world, it's impossible, right? Not so fast.
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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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