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How Sound Cards Work
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Before the invention of the sound card, a PC could make one sound -- a beep. Sound cards truly ushered PCs into the world of multimedia. Learn how a sound card allows a computer to create and record real, high-quality sound.
5 Most Bizarre Year 2012 Predictions
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As the clock ticks closer to Dec. 21, 2012, discussion regarding what exactly will happen to the world and human civilization continues to heat up. What are some of the wackier conspiracy theories about the year 2012?
Comic Book Supers: Can You Identify Which Are Heroes and Which Are Villains?
In the world of comics, you're either a hero or a villain. Unless you're an anti-hero like Deadpool. Or you flip-flop like Mystique. Or you were brainwashed like the Winter Soldier. Identifying all the heroes and villains in this quiz might be harder than it seems, but try it and see!
How the Volvo Your Concept Car Works
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The Volvo Your Concept Car is the first car designed with women in mind. Learn about the Volvo Your Concept Car and view pictures of the Volvo YCC.
The Legend of Zelda Quiz
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Zelda may not have been the first video game, but it required new levels of creativity and problem-solving skills to beat - not to mention plenty of home drawn maps to guide the way. See how much you know about the Zelda franchise with our quiz.
The Biggest Zoo in the U.S. (Plus 7 Other Gigantic Zoos)
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Zoos in the United States are home to some of the largest and most impressive collections of wild animals in the world. They serve the dual purpose of letting kids and adults view the animals while also helping protect endangered species and educating the public on wildlife conservation efforts.
Pothos vs. Philodendron: Comparing Low-maintenance Plants
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The untrained eye might fail a pothos vs. philodendron identification challenge. They're both climbing vines with heart-shaped leaves, both common in hanging pots, and both rock stars of the indoor plants world.
What % Barbie Are You?
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Makeup, cute clothes and dream cars ... oh my! If you're a Barbie girl who is living in a Barbie world, then take our sparkly personality quiz to find out how much you're just like Barbie!
Disadvantages of Wind Energy: Do Wind Turbines Affect Health?
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Green, clean energy sounds good at first: Harness the power of the wind to run our creature comforts. But could the sounds people hear (and don't hear) from wind turbines endanger their health?
How Alchemy Paved the Way for Chemistry
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Alchemy may seem like a cousin to witchcraft but in reality it was the forerunner of modern chemistry.