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How Commercial Jingles Work
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Commercial jingles are written about a product and, if done correctly, can stick in your head for days. Learn about the use of commercial jingles.
The Rusty-spotted Cat Is a Teeny-tiny Wild Cat
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This wild cat is known as the 'hummingbird of the cat family' and could almost fit in the palm of your hand, but its diminutive size belies a ferocious personality.
Platinum: What's So Special About the Shiny Metal?
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This white-hot metal not only makes beautiful jewelry, it's coveted for industrial, medical and military purposes too.
What is corn plastic?
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Corn plastic is made from polylactic acid plastic and looks like normal oil-based plastic. But can corn plastic reduce our dependence on foreign oil?
How can a secret hurt me?
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What you don't know can't hurt you, right? Maybe not. Studies show secrets may actually be hurtful to both those keeping them -- and those they're keeping them from.
How Occam's Razor Works
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Occam's Razor is a line of reasoning that says the simplest answer is often correct. Learn about how we investigate the universe with Occam's Razor.
How Predatory Lending Works
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Predatory mortgage lenders take advantage of inexperienced homebuyers and poor credit risks. Learn about predatory lending and how to avoid a con.
How Wave Energy Works
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Wave energy could be used to create electricity, replacing the burning of fossil fuels. Find out more about wave energy and how it can be harnessed.
10 Surprising Ways to Lose Your Mind
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There are lots of ways to lose your mind, and some of them are surprising. What's happening when you 'lose your mind'? Find out at HowStuffWorks.com.
What is 'big data'?
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Everything you do online adds to a data stream that's being picked through by server farms and analysts. Find out all about big data.