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How Sign Language Works
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Sign language has been used for centuries as a way to communicate with the deaf. Learn about sign language and see pictures of the sign language alphabet.
Winter Stories
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Winter stories feature the best bedtime stories for kids, from short rhymes to longer stories filled with fun. Find out more about winter stories.
Extremophiles: How Do These Organisms Push the Limits of Life?
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Extremophiles are organisms that live in "extreme" environments. Learn why extremophiles are remarkable, not only because of their habitats.
5 Most Coveted Offshore Petroleum Reserves
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Untapped petroleum reserves dot the globe. Find out where these untapped petroleum reserves still exist and why oil companies covet them heavily.
How Ethernet Works
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Ethernet is one of the most common computer-networking components, and the standardization of this technology has created some of the easiest ways to connect a few computers with or without wires. There's a good chance you're using it right now. Find out what Ethernet is and how it creates a computer network.
The Epic History of Werewolves
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Werewolves are popular creatures in folklore where a man changes into a wolf. Learn more about werewolves and find out where werewolves originated.
How 'Fight Quest' Works
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Fight Quest is a new Discovery Channel show in which two fighters travel the globe to learn local fighting styles. Learn about Fight Quest.
Jeepers Jamboree
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Jeepers Jamboree is an off-road adventure during which Jeep drivers discover the power of the Jeep through the difficult Rubicon Trail. Learn more.
How Aphrodisiacs Work
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Most of us have heard the talk about oysters and chocolate, and maybe you've read an article about the stimulating effects of ginseng. But garlic, licorice and cucumber? Learn about the history of aphrodisiacs and whether they've been proven to be effective.
How Avalanches Work
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Learn how avalanches form, how long you can stay alive while buried under an avalanche and what steps you can take to survive.