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How Olympic Timing Works
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In timed Olympic events, the difference between gold and silver can come down to a fraction of a second. You won't find that kind of accuracy in your typical wristwatch. Find out about the systems (and backup systems) that keep Olympic timing honest.
10 Useful Google Tools
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Google is the undisputed leader in searching the Web, but the company doesn't like resting on its laurels. What other products does the Internet behemoth offer?
10 Conspiracy Theories About the JFK Assassination
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Sixty-one percent of Americans think Lee Harvey Oswald did not act alone. Here are 10 conspiracy theories about the JFK assassination.
Why are the insides of tunnels usually covered in ceramic tile?
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I've noticed that the insides of road and subway tunnels are usually covered in ceramic tile. Is there any particular reason for this or is it simply convention?
No Wires Required
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Wireless networks are easy to set up and inexpensive. They're also unobtrusive -- unless you're on the lookout for a place to use your laptop, you may not even notice when you're in a hotspot. But as you'll find out in this quiz, there's a lot more to them than meets the eye.
What Causes Seasons? Earth's Tilt and Orbit
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What causes the seasons? Why are the seasons reversed in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres? And if the Earth moves in an elliptical orbit around the Sun, why don't we have two summers and two winters every year?
In built-in lawn sprinkling systems, there is a device called an anti-siphon valve. What is it for and how does it work?
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In built-in lawn sprinkling systems, there is a device called an anti-siphon valve. What is it for and how does it work?
12 Facts About Pizza
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While millions of people consume pizza every day, there's a lot that isn't known about this popular food. Learn 12 interesting facts about pizza.
Sept. 24, 1954: NBC's 'Tonight Show' Debuts
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The NBC Tonight Show debuted in 1954 with Steve Allen as the show's first host. Learn more history of the NBC Tonight Show and its infamous hosts.
How Did Earth Day Start?
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Every April 22, millions of people around the world gather to celebrate Earth Day. Who started Earth Day and when?