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How Dieting Works
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Dieting is a multibillion dollar industry in the United States, but it doesn't work for most people. The standard story is: Lose 20, gain 30. But there are healthy, effective ways to lose weight. Find out why most diets fail and what you can do to make yours work.
20 New Uses for Shampoo
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I've been thinking about extra shampoo ever since I sent a box of random bars of hotel soap and shampoo bottles to Clean the World, a smart and admirable non-profit that sends unused soap and shampoo to people at risk of acute infection and disease due to lack of soap.
Can You Fill in the Missing Word From These Bible Verses?
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Memory verses from the Bible are a church and Bible camp staple growing up. Some people find it easier to remember them than others, but we are just going to leave out one word in this quiz. Can you fill in the missing word from these verses using the NIV translation?
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!
Here Comes the Drop: The Electronic Dance Music Quiz
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Electronic dance music may get a bad rap from people who say it all sounds the same, but it includes many music genres, from drum and bass to grime to downtempo. How much do you know about the bass-heavy music phenomenon? Take this quiz to find out.
How Lie Detectors Work
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Lie detection is a consistently controversial topic -- how can a machine tell truth from deception? Does everyone have the same physiological reaction when telling a lie? If so, how can some people "beat the box"? Find out what these devices measure and if they really can detect lies.
Grey vs. Gray: A Difference in Color or Just in Spelling?
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You may have noticed people sometimes interchange grey and gray, leading to confusion about which spelling is the correct one. But when it comes to using the word grey vs. gray, which one you choose comes down to your location and the specific person, place or thing you're referencing.
How Skyscrapers Work
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People build skyscrapers primarily because they are convenient -- you can create a lot of real estate out of a relatively small ground area. They're also awe-inspiring. Skyscrapers capture our imagination -- how high can we build them? Learn about the architecture and design of these monumental buildings.
Truck Round-Up: Can You ID All of These Old Pickups?
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Truck yeah! These marvelous machines have been a pillar of hard-working people for as long as Texaco has sold gas. Can you tell a Hudson from an International or a Willys from a Dodge? Take a cruise and try to ace identifying all of these trucks. We promise you won't get muddy!
Which Broadway Musical Are You?
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Maybe you've decided you won't pay next year's rent. Perhaps you'd like to hear the people sing. Have you thought about defying gravity? Wherever your musical journey takes you, find out which Broadway show fits your personality!