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Inside the CIA's Treasure Trove of bin Laden Files
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The CIA's 470,000 files belonging to Osama bin Laden offer a window into his final years. Behind the Bastards looks at some of the most curious.
What device did Douglas Engelbart invent?
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If this were trivia night, your team could probably summon this answer without breaking a sweat. But in true polymath style, Engelbart's signature invention is only part of his computer genius. Meet him.
The Heaven's Gate Cult: A Sad, Strange Story of Manipulation
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"Internet cult" Heaven's Gate is seared in the memory of the '90s public for the fact that 39 members committed suicide wearing matching tracksuits and sneakers, as the Hale-Bopp comet approached Earth. But what made them do it?
How Mobile Broadband Services Work
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Mobile broadband services allow you to stay connected to the internet from portable devices. Learn more about mobile broadband services at HowStuffWorks.
Is the FBI reading my e-mail?
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When the FBI announced two years ago that it no was longer using its Carnivore Internet surveillance software, it seemed like a victory. Find out why the techniques employed in the new ISP-based surveillance approach may be even more evasive.
Why did people think 'The Blair Witch Project' was real?
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'The Blair Witch Project' fooled movie goers right from the start. Learn how we were all tricked into believing this film at HowStuffWorks.
How Jukeboxes Work
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Jukeboxes are a colorful slice of Americana that brought on-demand music to the masses. Take a look inside a jukebox and find out how jukeboxes work.
Top 5 Myths About Google, Inc.
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Do you know the myths about Google and what is true or false about this giant company? Take a look at our list of top five myths about Google.
What Is Mesh Wifi, and How Does It Work?
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Wireless mesh networks can seamlessly connect entire cities. Learn how this new technology works.