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Top 10 Heads That Rolled During the Reign of Henry VIII
Henry VIII may have been smitten with Anne Boleyn when they met, but on this day in 1536, she was executed, joining the tens of thousands of Henry's victims in his 36-year reign. Who else made the list?
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science
What if I threw a penny off the Empire State Building?You may have heard the tale of a person who throws a penny from the Empire State Building and kills a pedestrian below. Does this story have any truth to it?
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money
10 of the Biggest IPOs in HistoryInitial public offerings are as high as high finance gets. When popular, formerly private companies decide to offer shares of their stock to the public, the price of that stock can skyrocket. Here are 10 companies whose IPOs reached the stratosphere.
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history
How did Rasputin really die?He'd been shot in the back, had no pulse, and yet those piercing green eyes opened wide when his murderers shook his limp body. Why wouldn't the bearded mystic die?
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electronics
Top 10 'Star Trek' Technologies that Actually Came TrueThe characters in "Star Trek" get to wield all kinds of high-tech gadgetry. Some of these gizmos are purely science fiction. What technologies have actually come to pass?
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history
Why did Lady Godiva take a naked horse ride?The name is synonymous with fine chocolates and a tawdry costume. But just who was Lady Godiva? And what inspired her to disrobe and ride through town?
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money
Believe it or not: Which benefits are for real?These days, employers are offering better -- and more novel -- benefits that put the basic health-dental-vacation packages to shame. How much do you know about the best of the benefits world? Can you tell which perks are real and which are just pies in the sky?
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auto
10 Problems Cars Can Diagnose By ThemselvesModern cars and trucks can keep track of their own health. The problem often comes when they try to communicate their information to the driver. How does your car talk to you?
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science
How does the military intercept missiles?North Korea has been threatening to strike missiles at U.S. military bases. The U.S. government says it is ready to intercept them. But what does that really mean?
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science
10 ‘Healthy’ Things That Aren'tYou want to eat right, but marketing and societal misconceptions can lead you away from the best choices, and some choices are good but get used in the wrong way or amounts. Get the scoop on 10 faux-healthy culprits.
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science
How does going to the bathroom in space work?When nature calls, you have to listen. But when you're in microgravity, going to the bathroom can be a major challenge. How do astronauts get the job done?
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computer
How small can CPUs get?Advances in technology have allowed microprocessor manufacturers to double the number of transistors on a CPU chip every two years. How long can they keep this up?
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science
Test Your Knowledge: How Not to Get PregnantTry to estimate when you're ovulating and have sex regularly -- that's the basic recipe for getting pregnant (although the flavor of your recipe may vary). But what about when you're NOT trying to make a baby? Do you know the ins and outs of how not to get pregnant?
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people
10 Biggest Manhunts of All TimeSometimes the search for a fugitive can occupy a city. Other times, the hunt is fierce enough to dominate a nation, or even several countries. Which criminals can claim they spurred some of the craziest manhunts ever?
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science
What existed before the big bang?So much of our cosmological history starts with the much-discussed big bang, but what led up to that cataclysmic moment? And did time even exist back then?
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computer
How much do you know about Chrome?The Google Chrome Web browser is full of fun and useful features. How much do you know about Chrome? Surf through this quiz to find out!
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electronics
10 Myths About Video GamesVideo games have been the stuff of legend ever since they took the world by storm in the early 1980s. In fact, the video game world is so insular that you'd have to be a dedicated gamer to even hear some of these myths.
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science
Top 10 Real-life Haunted HousesCarnivals and amusement parks create haunted houses to give you a good scare during Halloween. But what if the scares lasted for centuries -- and your house was the frightening attraction?
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auto
How much horsepower does a supercharger add?A supercharger is a considerable investment; however, it's also one of the best ways to improve the fun factor of driving your car or truck. How much additional horsepower should you expect?
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money
10 Ways to Make Extra Money from HomeWho couldn't use a little extra cash at some point? You may not have the time to go out and hit the pavement in search of a second job, but you could use the skills you have to get the dough you need.
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science
Are zebras black with white stripes or white with black stripes?Though some things aren't always black and white, zebras remain the exception. These animals are known for their classic colors, but are zebras black with white stripes or white with black?
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auto
Does a dual exhaust system improve your car's performance?It seems like clearing out the exhaust as fast as possible would give you a bit of an edge over the competition. But does a dual exhaust system really improve your car's performance?
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money
Building a Billion: Do you know how to make serious money?Some people have a knack for making money. Everything they touch seems to turn to gold, silver or oil. Are you one of them? Could you amass a billion dollars or perhaps a tad smaller amount?
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people
Who Said It? The Wrong Quote QuizWasn't it P.T. Barnum who said, "There's a sucker born every minute?" Maybe, maybe not. Take our quiz to find out the real geniuses behind these well-known quotes -- and you won't be taken for a sucker!
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money
HR Fail! You said what at your job interview?Should you bring your mother to a job interview? Should you ask whether a company drug tests its employees? If you answer yes to any of these questions, then you need to brush up on what's fact or fiction when going on a job interview.
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