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How Forklifts Work

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Forklifts are a necessary tool in most warehouses, shipping depots and manufacturing facilities. In fact, without forklifts, we wouldn't be able to move manufactured goods nearly as efficiently as we do today.

Platinum: What's So Special About the Shiny Metal?

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This white-hot metal not only makes beautiful jewelry, it's coveted for industrial, medical and military purposes too.

How Good Are You at Spelling, Really?

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Think you're a good speller? Let's put that to the test! We're going beyond "the" and "teh", "broccoli" and "brocoli" or "truely" and "truly" to quiz you on some of the hardest words for English speakers to get right.

Why do civilizations collapse?

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The mighty Romans certainly never thought it would happen to them, but the sun eventually sets on even the most powerful empires. Is there more to the story than war?

Can You Tell Us the Last Names of These U.S. Presidents?

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If you were taught anything in U.S. history class, these presidents probably played a role. Were you paying enough attention when their names were mentioned or did you happen to skip over those pages of the textbook?

How Three-wheel Cars Work

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Does the idea of a three-wheel car interest you? Learn more about three-wheel car design, history, advantages, disadvantages and more at HowStuffWorks.

Are millennials really the first generation to do worse than their parents?

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What do the current economic downturns mean for 20-somethings long-term? Will millennials really be the first generation to do worse than their parents?

8 Most Dangerous Jellyfish and 1 Stinging Imposter

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While swarm of jellies may look serene, you're best off keeping your distance. A sting from the most dangerous jellyfish on Earth can be deadly. Even when we're not looking at the most dangerous, many jellyfish species have venomous stings that can cause everything from mild discomfort to serious pain.

Top 10 Women Entrepreneurs

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Million-dollar business ideas are few and far between, but most are studies in perseverance. Read about the top 10 women entrepreneurs at TLC Family.

10 Worst Things to Donate After a Disaster

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What are the worst things to donate after a disaster? Keep reading to discover 10 Worst Things to Donate After a Disaster.

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