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How the Old Napster Worked
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While the original Napster got sued out of business, dozens of free file-sharing utilities have popped up to task its place. Find out how the old Napster worked and why it was vulnerable to legal attacks.
Can You Fill the Blanks in These Old-Timey Phrases?
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Many of us like to think we know the latest trends and lingo. But there's a lot to be said for the old school and how people said and did things back in the day. Do us a solid and answer our questions about these vintage sayings. See how hip to the word game you are!
Can You Recognize These Brands from the Old-School Logo?
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Some of the brands that are easily recognizable today started out with some not-so-pretty logo designs. Would you be able to recognize the brand from its original logo? Find out now by taking this quiz!
Where can I recycle my old electronics?
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If you're lucky enough to unwrap a sweet new smartphone or PS3 this year, what are you going to do with that relic you've been using up to now? Learn about electronics recycling.
Rahab: The Biblical Prostitute in the 'Faith Hall of Fame'
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She's the hero of one of the best-known Bible stories and also described as one of Jesus' ancestors, even though she was a Canaanite prostitute. Who was Rahab, really?
Japan Celebrates 20-Year-Olds With Massive Annual Party
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What is Japan's Seijin-no-Hi holiday? Learn more about Coming-of-Age Day in Japan in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
What To Do With Old VHS Tapes
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When VHS was big, I collected movies. I had a giant collection spanning several shelves, then a new device came out called a DVD player. Learn more about how to recyclem reuse and rid yourself of VHS tapes.
The Youngest Olympian Was an Unnamed 7-Year-Old
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While the name of the youngest Olympian ever remains a mystery (more on that in a moment), there's still a long record of extremely young athletes who have managed to qualify, compete, and even win medals at the Olympic Games.
The Youngest Person to Graduate College Was Only 10 Years Old
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Some kids go from finger painting to finals faster than most people can say "graduation."
Get Cracking! 10 Ways to Reuse Egg Cartons
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Egg cartons, whether cardboard, plastic or Styrofoam, can be reused for lots of projects in your home or garden. Here are 10 eggs-citing ones to try.