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How Holograms Work

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If you want to see a hologram, you don't have to look much farther than your wallet. But the most impressive holograms are large scale and illuminated with lasers or displayed in a darkened room with carefully directed lighting. Learn how a hologram, light and your brain work together make clear, 3-D images.

Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day?

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Why do we celebrate Labor Day, and why is it on the first Monday in September?

1969 Dodge Coronet R/T

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The 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T ranked high in performance but low in sales. See a profile, including photos and specs, of this underrated muscle car.

1969 Plymouth Road Runner Hemi

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Monster power, low-key styling: The 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Hemi was the quintessential muscle car. Enjoy this profile, photos, and specifications.

Why Do People Say 'Bless You' When You Sneeze?

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Why do we say "bless you" when there is a sneeze? Learn about the history and meaning behind bless you, the sneeze and gesundheit.

Popular Web Site Pictures

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These Web site pictures cover the most popular sites on the Internet. Test your knowledge of the Web with Web site pictures.

How Do Catapults Work?

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How does the ancient catapult work? It doesn't seem like twisted rope and wooden gears or levers would be able to get up the speed to launch heavy loads a great distance.

What were Nikola Tesla's famous inventions?

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Nikola Tesla was a pretty cool guy. Companies and rock bands have been named for him, and he pops up in Hollywood movies regularly. Not bad for one of history's greatest inventors. But what did he do to earn his fame? Here are some of Tesla's standout inventions.

TV Show Pictures

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Take a look at TV show pictures to learn fun facts and trivia about the most popular shows in history. Be entertained with TV show pictures.

If You Hear a Scream in a Movie, It's Probably the Wilhelm Scream

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You may not know it, but you've probably heard it hundreds of times. It's the same scream of agony that's been used over and over in films since 1977.

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