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How Gasoline Works
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Without gasoline, the world as we know it would grind to a screeching halt. The U.S. alone consumes well over a hundred billion gallons of gasoline per year. Learn all about this vital fuel.
How does the Internet work?
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The Internet lets you transfer information around the world in seconds. But the pieces of your file may not all get there the same way. How does all that data get where it's supposed to go without getting lost?
Do You Know Which Sport This Equipment Is Used For?
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There are about 8,000 sports played across the world and each one has its own unique set of equipment. You can't play baseball with a basketball and you can't play football with a 9-iron. Can you match the equipment to the sport?
The Major U.S. City Quiz
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Just how well do you know the United States of America? Can you correctly name the states in which some major U.S. cities are located? Find out now with this quiz that will test your geography knowledge!
5 September 11 Conspiracy Theories
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The confusion and terror following the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center left many searching for answers. Check out 5 September 11th conspiracy theories.
Which Twilight Character Are You?
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The Twilight Saga is one of the most popular book-turned-movie franchises in the world. Have you ever wondered who you would be? Are you a vampire like Edward, a human like Bella, or a wolf like Jacob? Let's find out!
How do scientists determine if a nuclear blast has occurred?
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In the first reports released since North Korea announced its underground nuclear test on Monday, officials are saying they have found no evidence of a nuclear signature in the air above the blast site.
How Lobotomies Work
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Lobotomies first came to public notice because of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. But what were lobotomies really like? Could they cure mental illness?
What's new about Internet Explorer 7?
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Internet Explorer 7 was released five years after IE6, the first truly upgraded version of the Web browser. Learn about Internet Explorer 7 features.
What Are Ley Lines?
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Is the world really connected by an intricate, invisible web of knowledge-expanding energy waves? Sure, it's called the Internet -- and you're channeling it right now! Oh, you were asking about the ley lines? We've got an answer for that too.