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How Amplifiers Work

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It may seem like an audio add-on, but without an amplifier, you'd never be able to hear the music on your CDs (your neighbors might be happier, but would you?). Find out how amps pump it up to 11.

How much gold is there in the world?

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I recall hearing once that all of the world's gold could be formed into a cube measuring 18 feet by 18 feet on a side, or something like that. Is that true? If so, how much would it weigh and how much would it be worth?

The Shoebill Stork: One Freaky and Formidable Bird

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Biochemically like a heron and anatomically similar to a pelican, the shoebill stork has been called "Monsterface" and even "Death Pelican." But wait until you hear the staccato rat-a-tat-tat of its booming machine-gun call.

If We Give You Three Songs From The Soundtrack, Can You Name The Movie?

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Soundtracks can take a good movie and make it a great movie. You can't think of "Say Anything," for example, and not hear "In Your Eyes." Let's see how well you know some of the most iconic movie soundtracks!

Canadian Thanksgiving Matches an Earlier Harvest Season

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When most people hear the word "Thanksgiving," they picture a late-November feast with turkey, pumpkin pie and maybe a football game on TV. But in Canada, Canadian Thanksgiving happens on the second Monday in October and brings its own unique history and traditions.

Causation vs. Correlation Explained With 10 Examples

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If you step on a crack, you'll break your mother's back. Surely you know this jingle from childhood. It's a silly example of a correlation with no causation. But there are some real-world instances that we often hear, or maybe even tell?

Do You Have the Brain of a Detective?

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Being a detective means seeing the world differently. It means not just hearing, but listening. It means not just looking, but seeing. Add to that a deeper understanding of human nature and procedure and you'll have the skills needed to be a detective. Is your mind ready for the job?

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