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Holland vs. Netherlands: Tricky Naming for Different Places
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People often use the words Holland and the Netherlands interchangeably when talking about the country in Western Europe. Are the two places the same?
11 Highlights of 1907
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The Chicago Cubs won the World Series, and the first electric washing machine went on sale. Read about these and the other 11 highlights of 1907.
Understanding Screwdriver Types
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If you don't use the right screwdriver for the job, you'll strip the head of the screw and have a hard time pulling the screw out. Find out what the difference is between a Phillips head screwdriver and posidrive in this article.
The Tragic Life and Curious Death of Howard Hughes
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Howard Hughes was a man of great intelligence and wealth. He was also a man of mystery, secrecy and, ultimately, debilitating mental illness.
If You Can Identify These Objects, You're Probably a Baby Boomer
Baby boomers were right there when go-go boots first came on the scene, and they know church keys weren't for opening locks! If you're up to speed with the baby boomer era, do you think you can identify each of our quiz items from just one image? Take a walk down memory lane, and find out!
How Bearings Work
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Bearings are the invisible heroes inside many mechanical devices. Learn about all different kinds of bearings, including 5-foot ball bearings that keep buildings on solid footing.
How Gravity-powered Floor Lamps Will Work
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Gravity-powered floor lamps use simple yet amazing technology. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about gravity-powered floor lamps.
How Tire Pressure Gauges Work
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If you have a car, chances are you also have a tire-pressure gauge. Learn how this pen-sized device measures air pressure and why the little stick inside doesn't just fly right out the back!
Alpha, Beta or Gamma? It's the Nuclear Radiation Quiz
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We live in a radioactive world, and we're not just talking about the times when a nuclear plant is melting down and scaring the heck out of us. How much do you know about the ABGs (or alphas, betas and gammas) of nuclear radiation?
How does the brain transform reality into dreams?
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The brain can turn reality into dreams, especially when under stress. Learn about how the brain turns reality into dreams at Discovery Health.