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How Nintendo DS Works
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The Nintendo DS has finally hit U.S. shelves. The DS is a cross between two Game Boys and a PDA, with a cell phone's messaging function thrown in for good measure. Get the story.
How Newton's Laws of Motion Work
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Newton's iconic laws of motion are at work all around you, whether you're watching an Olympic swimmer push off a pool wall or a batter hit a baseball. So what are they?
10 British TV Shows That Crossed the Pond
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American television networks have adapted British shows left and right. But a number of original British programs - er, make that programmes - have become hits with U.S. audiences, no translation necessary.
What's Oil Shale?
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Oil shale is just one unconventional oil source that's being researched. Learn how oil shale could save the day when - and if - we hit peak oil in the U.S.
How the PlayStation Portable Works
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The PlayStation Portable (PSP) has hit Japanese stores and is selling well. Its list of features includes wireless connectivity and a wide, high-resolution screen. See how it measures up.
Can You Identify the Roseanne Character From a Screenshot?
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Cue the harmonicas! It's time for a "Roseanne" quiz. How many of these memorable characters from the hit sitcom can you identify from a picture? Head back to Lanford for a Conner family reunion!
How do free-to-play games make money?
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Free-to-play games like 'Candy Crush' and 'Farmville' are big hits. But how do free-to-play games make money if they are free? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
Pistol Shrimp: The Fastest Gun in the Sea
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The pistol shrimp is feared in the ocean for its ability to hit a prey with air bubbles that travel 82 feet per second, pop at 218 decibels and deliver 8,000 degrees Fahrenheit of heat.
Can You Name These Male '80s Bands and Artists From an Image?
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These guys had some big hair and some big hits. Get ready to see some hairspray, this quiz is going to bring you back to when men teased it up just as much as women.
How Newton's Cradles Work
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Five metallic balls on slender threads sit side by side. As one on the end hits the rest, the one on the opposite end rises and falls. Why don't the balls in the middle move? It's complicated.