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How Bioarchaeology Works
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Archaeologists dig up and study the material remains of human civilizations. Bioarchaeologists do the same thing, except they focus on the remains of, well, us. What's the big deal about old bones and teeth?
10 Weirdest Failed Constitutional Amendments
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Think you have an original idea for a Constitutional amendment? Are you sure it hasn't been brought up one of the other 11,000 times?
How Pterosaurs Worked
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They were creatures of the air, but they aren't part of the avian family tree - and don't call them dinosaurs. What was life like for the pterosaurs, and what has sparked renewed interest in these flying reptiles?
How the FDA Works
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How does the FDA keep us safe? Learn how the Food and Drug Administration works and explore some of the agency's successes and criticisms.
Could I install a hidden passageway in my home?
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A hidden passageway isn't just for Scooby-Doo or Harry Potter. Learn why the hidden passageway is on the rise and why homeowners want one.
5 Best Options for Playing a CD in Your Car if You Only Have a Cassette Tape Player
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What do you do if you want to listen to CD-quality sound, yet you only have a cassette player in your car? See the top five car cassette to CD options.
How the Student Conservation Association Works
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The Student Conservation Association partners high school students with environmental organizations. Read about the Student Conservation Association.
Did the ancient Greeks get their ideas from the Africans?
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The ancient Greeks could have gotten all of their revolutionary ideas from civilizations in Africa. Learn about the ancient Greeks and ancient Greek ideas.
10 Low-budget Uses for Corn
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Are you looking for some low-budget uses for corn? Then check out these 10 low-budget uses for corn.
How Tablets Work
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Tablet computer sales are taking a bite out of other PCs but it took years before tablets became a hit with consumers. What makes them special?