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How Gin Works

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In the 18th century, gin was considered as addictive as crack. Then it became part of a cure-all for tropical ailments. Learn more about gin's storied history.

10 People With Incredibly Bad Luck

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These 10 people had the incredibly bad luck of being in the wrong place at the wrong time or the right place at the wrong time.

How Nostalgia Works

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Nostalgia, contrary to centuries of common knowledge, appears to be a good thing. A really good thing.

5 Factors That Affect Cloud-based Data Upload and Retrieval

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Data upload and retrieval through cloud computing can free you to use any device. Find out what might affect your cloud speed.

Scary Stories

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Whether it's for Halloween festivities or everyday fun, kids love scary stories. Browse this collection of read-aloud scary stories for children.

Think the U.S. economy works only by supply and demand? Not so. If you own a house, have a bank account or write checks, the Federal Reserve System affects your everyday life. Find out all about the Fed.

10 Perennials for the Northeast

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Perennials for the Northeast usually don't survive the harsh, cold winters. But there are 10 perennials for the Northeast that can sustain.

How Trains Work

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We humans are mobile. Long before flight, FusionMan or even your average automobile arrived on the scene, trains were transporting us all over civilization. How did we get from horse-drawn carts to high-speed trains?