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What Is VTEC? An Introduction to Honda's Engine System
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Japanese automaker Honda is best known for their VTEC system. Almost all of their newer vehicles are equipped with VTEC engines. But what does it actually do and how does it maximize engine performance?
10 Differences Between Macs and PCs
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Mac or PC? It's a question almost everybody has an opinion about. Or, are you wondering what the difference is? We've broken down these computers to reveal their strengths and weaknesses.
Sardines: The Stinky Little Fish You Should Be Eating
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Sardines are a great source of protein, vitamins and healthy omega-3 fatty acids, while also containing almost no mercury, so start loading up on these power-packed little swimmers.
How Do Stingrays Kill?
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World-famous "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin, died on Sept. 5, 2006, in a shocking accident with a stingray. But stingray-related fatalities are almost unheard of, so what happened? Find out.
The 'Hanged, Drawn and Quartered' Execution Was Even Worse than You Think
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This was no mere execution. In addition to being hanged until "almost" dead, body parts were taken out and burned before the head was cut off. And we haven't got to the quartering yet.
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 Leprosy Works
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There are many myths and stigmas associated with leprosy, almost all completely incorrect. It's not a very contagious disease, and it's easily treatable. What else is wrong in the common beliefs about Hansen's disease?
How Political Polling Works
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Almost every day it seems like there is a new poll out tracking the president's performance or some political issue. But who selects the people who respond to these polls? And can you trust the numbers?
Are there risks to using a service like Mbuzzy?
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Social networks have cropped up to fill almost any and every niche market, and singles hoping to flirt and connect with other singles drive a number of them. But is it dangerous to use dating networks?
The Science Behind Why We All Have Snot
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Believe it or snot, almost every living creature has some kind of mucus - because mucus does so many things. A study found mucus was so beneficial to mammals, it evolved independently in species.