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How Lego Bricks Work
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LEGO Master Builders and devotees make enormous creations out of tiny LEGO bricks. Learn how the masters create LEGO art and the history of LEGO toys.
Can you guess how much these everyday items used to cost?
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Thanks to the relentless march of inflation, prices of everything, from housing to a gallon of milk, continue to rise over time. People living in decades past had to pinch pennies and stretch dollars to afford necessities or splurge on a taste of luxury, just like modern families. Take our quiz to see if you can guess how much everyday items cost in days past!
Who Made the First Animated Movie?
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The history of animated movies is rich and fascinating. Learn about the creators of the first animated movie at HowStuffWorks.
What Your Credit Score Means
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Are you wondering what your credit score means? Check out this article and find out what your credit score means and more.
How BIOS Works
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The basic input-output system (BIOS) is the first thing you see when you turn on your computer. Learn all about BIOS.
How to Donate Heirlooms to a Museum
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Ever wonder how to donate heirlooms to a museum? Read about donating heirlooms to museums at TLC Family.
10 Tips for Genealogy Scrapbooking
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A meaningful and fun project is to do a scrapbook of your family history. Get some tips on genealogy scrapbooking from HowStuffWorks.
Why Do We Have Middle Names?
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The modern tradition of using a middle name most likely began in the Middle Ages. HowStuffWorks checks out the history of the middle moniker.
How Patents Work
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Patents protect inventions and intellectual property from being copied. Learn about the uses of patents, the history of patents and about intellectual property law.
Top 10 Supercomputers
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If you're not up on the latest supercomputer news, you're in luck. See this list of the top 10 supercomputers to learn about the major players in computing.