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Fill In the Blank: Magical Words of Wisdom From Albus Dumbledore!
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The quotes uttered by one Albus Dumbledore live on in Potter lore and will continue to do so for years to come as new Harry Potter fans are born every day. How many of his wise quotes can you complete? Take this quiz to find out!
How Centropolis FX Creates Visual Effects
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A movie like "The Patriot" contains an amazing range of visual effects -- Centropolis FX created everything from new towns to virtual soldiers for this movie! Go behind-the-scenes and learn exactly how CFX makes the imaginary look completely real!
What Is the Point of Daylight Saving Time?
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We humans aren't complete slaves to time. We've devised ways to pack an extra hour of sunshine into our day, thanks to daylight saving time. But who came up with this idea and why do so many people loathe it?
Facts You Don't Really Need to Know: The Useless Trivia Quiz
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Ever wonder what those little ridges are on quarters or whether your favorite cartoon characters have real names? Take our quiz to test your knowledge of completely useless random trivia, and maybe pickup a fact or two to impress your friends!
The Bull Snake Is All Bark and No (Venomous) Bite
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Bull snakes (Pituophis catenifer sayi), sometimes generalized as gopher snakes, are among the largest and most powerful nonvenomous snakes in North America. The heavy-bodied bull snake is often mistaken for a rattlesnake due to its size and defensive behaviors, but it's completely harmless to humans.
What Is A Stryker Vehicle?
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The U.S. Army's Stryker is a lesson in flexibility: There are as many Stryker configurations as there are tasks to complete in today's military. Plus, it's easier to deploy than the mighty M1. Learn all about the Army's ambitious Stryker project: anywhere in the world within 96 hours.
How Alien Hand Syndrome Works
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Alien hand syndrome sounds like something from a B-grade horror movie, but it's a real condition. You could be completely at the mercy of your own renegade hand -- it could keep your other hand from functioning, punch you or even choke you.
How Cell-phone Implants Work
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But even though they're a lot smaller than they used to be, modern cell phones are still far to big to fit inside your body. Learn how developers have modified existing cell phone designs to create a complete, working cell-phone implant.
The Longest Flight in the World Takes Almost 19 Hours
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If you've traveled between the Americas to Europe or Asia, you're probably familiar with some of the longest nonstop flights available. These commercial flight routes across the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans can easily take over 10 hours to complete, but what is the longest flight in the world?
How Artificial Hearts Work
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On July 2, 2001, heart failure patients gained new hope, as surgeons performed the first artificial heart transplant in nearly two decades. The AbioCor Implantable Replacement Heart is the first completely self-contained artificial heart and is expected to at least double the life expectancy of patients.