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How Do New States Become Part of the U.S.?
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Candidates for the "51st state" include Puerto Rico, Guam and Washington, D.C. How likely is this to happen for any of them, and how did the U.S. get the 50 it already has?
Can You Guess the Queen Song From One Line?
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Will you be a CHAMPION, or BITE THE DUST with this crazy Queen quiz? What are you waiting for? Get over here and PLAY THE GAME to find out how big of a Queenie you actually are.
Can You Identify the Canadian Winter Holiday Destinations From an Image?
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The Great White North is the best place in the entire world for keeping the holiday season jolly and bright, especially during First Light! Strap on your snowshoes because things are about to get festive!
How Chain Saws Work
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If you're a homeowner looking to clean up a few trees in the yard or cut some firewood, a chain saw will be a very handy tool. Get a good look at the inner workings of a chain saw.
What's the difference between the iPad and iPad 2?
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Are you trying to decide between getting an iPad or iPad 2? Take a look at the difference between the iPad and iPad 2 to help you make your decision.
The 1897 Cow Abduction Hoax
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In 1897 Alexander Hamilton reported a cow abduction by a UFO that appeared at his farm in Kansas. How did he fool people for half a century, and even get the made-up story in the newspaper?
How the Uncanny Valley Works
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When a super-realistic android or video character gives us a creepy feeling, it enters the uncanny valley. Why do we get spooked, and what can we do to avoid it?
How Routing Algorithms Work
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Think you know how routers work? These devices use intricate formulas to figure out exactly where to send a packet and how to get it there. Learn all about routing algorithms.
If You're Born on a Plane, What's Your Nationality?
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Babies are born when they want to be, even on airplanes midflight over the ocean. When birth happens 30,000 feet in the air, citizenship - among other things - gets a little tricky.
How Green are Automotive Lithium-Ion Batteries?
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Fossil fuels (like gasoline and diesel) are running out and getting a bad rap for nasty tailpipe emissions -- and rightly so. Learn more about how green are automotive lithium-ion batteries.