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How to Repair Major Appliances
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Appliances are built to perform. They work hard, usually without too many problems. When an appliance breaks down, you may be completely at a loss. Learn how to repair major household appliances.
Can You Answer These Basic Questions About Firearms?
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When it comes to firearms, it's important to know as much as you can. Do you think you can answer these basic questions about them? Here's your chance to find out!
How the Uncanny Valley Works
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When a super-realistic android or video character gives us a creepy feeling, it enters the uncanny valley. Why do we get spooked, and what can we do to avoid it?
Can You Name 40 of the Most Famous Cartoon Characters of All Time?
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Cartoons are a staple of any childhood, but no matter when you grew up, you'll probably be able to recognize some of these characters. Let's see if you can identify all 40 of them!
What Do You See in the Mirror of Erised?
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The Mirror of Erised is a mirror from the Harry Potter universe, and it shows the person looking into it the thing that they desire most. What will you see when you look into it? Take this quiz to find out!
Can Lucid Dreams Kill You?
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If you're aware you're dreaming and you face certain death, does the real you die when the dream you does? Find out if lucid dreams can kill.
How do motion sensing lights and burglar alarms work?
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How can motion-sensing lights detect your presence, and what prevents them from seeing you when you're standing still? It all comes down to the movement of light.
Does time change speed?
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Time dilation is the reason why boring things seem to take so long but time flies when you're having fun. Learn how time dilation affects the speed of time.
How FireWire Works
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FireWire transmits data to and from high-bandwidth digital devices faster than USB. Learn what FireWire is, how it works, and when you'd use it.
8 'Secrets' You Didn't Know About the Secret Service
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When you think of the Secret Service, you probably think of the people in black guarding the president of the United States. But that's just a small part of the job. What else does this agency do?