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The operating system controls your computer's tasks and manages system resources to optimize performance. Learn how your operating system works.

Do you want to decorate your home? Use these home decorating tips to do it all, from creating a design scheme to selecting the perfect accent pillow.

Banks take care of your money for you. Find out how banks keep your money safe, how banks make money, and how to start your own bank.

3DO is one of the top video game companies in the U.S. with dozens of popular titles. Go behind the scenes and learn how 3DO creates a new game!

Urban legends persist regardless of whether they are true or not. Read popular urban legends and learn why urban legends are culturally relevant.

RAM is the best known form of computer memory and easy to upgrade. Learn how RAM works, what kind of RAM to buy, and how to install it.

Railroads struggled during the Great Depression, as did the rest of the nation. Read about railroads of the Depression era and the New Deal.

The pet microchip could save your lost pet's life. Find out how the pet microchip works and why pets receive the pet microchip.

CAPTCHA is a security test given to prevent computers from filling out forms on the Internet. Learn more about How CAPTCHA Works.

Discover how prisons works and explore this incredibly complex system. Keep reading to learn how prisons work and what life is like on the inside.

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