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What does solid-state mean in relation to electronics?
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What is solid-state, and what does it mean? How does it relate to electronics?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played center in the NBA for a record 20 years. Learn more about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and his signature shot, the 'sky hook.'
Beyond 'Braveheart': 5 Things We Get Wrong About William Wallace
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The story of Scottish resistance hero William Wallace has morphed into fiction over time, but the truth is actually far more fascinating than the one we see in popular retellings.
Could You Pass a High School U.S. History Class?
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Get to your desk and sharpen your pencil - it's time for your U.S. history exam! Find out if you would pass the test or if you would be sent to the stocks!
What's the Biggest TV Size for Homes vs. Stadiums?
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As sports franchises try to attract more fans, teams spend millions upgrading their old stadiums and building new ones. The centerpiece in most? A really, really big HDTV.
The Longest Government Shutdown in American History
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From time to time, the United States federal government experiences a shutdown, reminding the country's citizens just how difficult it is to align federal funding with political power and public policy.
The Man Behind the Legend Who Is Sitting Bull
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Sitting Bull is one of the most famous Native Americans in history. And he's way more than just the Lakota warrior he's known for.
Conquistadors, Gold and Charlemagne: How California Got Its Name
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Surfboards, huarache sandals and endless sunshine? Yes. But throw in some Conquistadors, a Spanish novel, Black Amazons and, of course, Charlemagne and - voilà - the name "California" is born.
The Glass Armonica: A Harmonious Invention by Benjamin Franklin
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Learn about the Glass Armonica, a unique musical instrument invented by Benjamin Franklin. The glass armonica produces beautiful, haunting sounds by rubbing wet fingers on tuned glass bowls.
7 Cults in America: A History of Infamy
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Cults are not unique to the United States, but there is a long history of cults in America. "Compared to other developed nations, the U.S. does have this consistent relationship with cults," Amanda Montell, author of "Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism," tells LitHub. "Whenever I talk to my friends who are not American and I tell them I'm writing this book about cults, their eyes do not light up the same way that Americans' eyes do.