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Hard Pivot: The Reinvention of Olympian Apolo Ohno
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He's the most decorated American Winter Olympics athlete, with eight Olympic medals. But after he retired from skating at age 28, he had to make a hard pivot and reinvent who he was.
The History of Roller Skating
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The history of roller skating is a winding road that started with John Joseph Merlin in the 18th century and evolved into multiple sports we still play today.
When Was the Eiffel Tower Built? Eiffel Tower History and Future
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At 984 feet tall, Paris' landmark Eiffel Tower is no picnic to maintain, so how is it done and who is responsible for keeping it standing and painted?
VII, MCM, XL: Roman Numerals Made Understandable
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And it'll take XIV minutes flat.
How Xbox Works
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Microsoft's Xbox was one of the top game systems in its day, and with Xbox Live you can even use it to play on the Web. Take a look inside the Xbox.
1949-1951 Nash Airflyte
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The 1949-1951 Nash Airflyte series was Nash's attempt at a new automotive design frontier. They succeeded. Learn about the 1949-1951 Nash Airflyte.
Say it Ain't So, Joe: 10 Infamous Sports Cheating Scandals
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Professional sports history is littered with infamous cheating scandals. Learn about 10 of the most infamous sports cheating scandals.
How the Emmy Awards Work
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The Emmy Awards honor television's best programs. Find out about the Emmy Awards, from the origin of the Emmy name to how nominations and voting work.
What is thermal technology?
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When gas prices leap, people take an interest in thermal technology. Find out what thermal technology is and how heat is used to produce energy.
Knight
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Knights, in the Middle Ages, were warrior horsemen. A knight was called Sir, and was usually of a noble or a genteel family.