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Turns Out Earth's Pulse 'Beats' Every 27.5 Million Years, But Why?
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Researchers have been asking this question for almost a century and now we're a little closer to the answer. Something else to ponder: Every 27.5 million years there is usually a mass extinction.
How Walmart Works
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Learn the key reasons that Walmart has been able to keep its prices low -- cutting-edge technology, a frugal corporate culture and a push to make suppliers sell merchandise at cheaper and cheaper prices.
What Is an SSD and How Does It Work?
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We know your digital life is important to you - all those apps, files, photos, and music. But here's the 50-million-dollar question: Is a solid-state drive (SSD) or a hard disk drive (HDD) the right technology for the job? What is an SSD, exactly? Read on to find out!
Kids Are the Toy Experts at Fisher-Price's Play Lab
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The tiny toy testers are the most valuable workers at Fisher-Price Play Lab. And they're behind some of the most successful toys in the business.
Introduction to How Video Conferencing Cell Phones Work
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Video conferencing cell phones will enable users to see the person on the other end of the line. Learn more about video conferencing cell phones.
Hypersonic Speed Explained: How Hypersonic Planes Work
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Higher, farther, faster: NASA's X-43A plane is destined to set new speed records. What sets the X-43A apart from other rocket-powered aircraft is that it is powered by a scramjet engine. Learn all about it.
How Hulu Works
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Hulu lets you watch TV shows and movies online for free. So what's the catch? Is there a catch? See how Hulu works and Hulu's challenges.
Ultimate Guide to Concrete Countertops
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Concrete countertops are gaining in popularity as a replacement for granite countertops. Find out why concrete countertops are being used more and more.
The D-Day Invasion: January 1944-July 1944
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This World War II timeline highlights key events from January 1944 through July 1944. Follow the events of World War II, including the D-Day invasion.
Allies Bomb Northern Nazi Germany: June 1943-December 1943
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This World War II timeline highlights key events from June 1943-December 1943. Get details on the Allies' bombing of Nazi Germany, and more.