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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 Car Sharing Works
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The Swiss popularized car sharing after World War II. Learn why car sharing spread across the globe and how car-share companies work.
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.
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?
Guess the '80s Hit Song from Its Opening Line
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It wasn't all big hair and big ballads (although there were a lot of those, too). Can you guess these hit '80s songs from their first lines?
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!
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 Kaiser Cars Work
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The Kaiser company started with its first prototype -- the 1946 K-85. Read about the K-85 and the origins of the Kaiser company.
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 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?