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What is virtual memory?
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I keep hearing about "virtual memory" in computers. What is that? How can memory be "virtual"?
Why are barns usually painted red?
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Red barns are a common sight in rural parts of the country, but have you ever wondered why they're painted red? Learn about the purpose of red barns.
How Much Coal Is Required to Run a 100-watt Light Bulb 24 hours a Day for a Year?
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Where electricity is produced from a coal fired power station, how much coal is required to run a 100-watt light bulb 24 hours a day for one year?
How does satellite Internet operate?
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How do you access the Internet other than dial-up if you live too far from a phone company office for DSL and there is no cable TV on your street?
The RB-47 UFO Encounter
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The RB-47 UFO incident of 1957 was classified for years after it happened. Read how an RB-47 planed encountered two UFOs over Mississippi and Texas.
How much does 20-pound bond paper weigh?
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When I buy "20-pound bond paper," what part of it weighs 20 pounds? A ream certainly doesn't weigh 20 pounds.
1955 Ford F-100 Pickup
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The 1955 Ford F-100 pickup emphasized comfort and included a new Custom Cab option. See pictures and get details on the 1955 Ford F-100 pickup.
Majestic 12
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Majestic 12, or MJ-12, was a secret government research team. The team was tasked with investigating multiple UFO crash sites. Read more about the Majestic 12 letter to Jaime Shandera and the ensuing controversy.
Repairing Cracked Plaster
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Plaster is both durable and good-looking, but it inevitably develops cracks. Learn about repairing cracked plaster in this home improvement article.
Circular Saw
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A circular saw makes cuts in wood, metal, or plastic with a round, flat blade. Check out this article for tips on how to use this power saw.