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Desalination Plants: The Future of a Sustainable Water Supply

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Desalination is the process of removing the salt from seawater, which turns the water into fresh drinking water. Learn about desalination.

How Google Deep Dream Works

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Google's Deep Dream images look almost normal, but there's something not quite right. Find out if Google Deep Dream is really AI and how it works.

Can You Name All Of These Kids Toys From the '60s?

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You don't have to have been raised in the 60s to have played with Barbies, yo-yos and other popular toys from that groovy decade. So take a trip back to your parent's childhood, and see how many of these iconic 60s toys you can name from an image!

Ultimate "Star Wars" Quiz

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Perhaps THESE are the droids you're looking for? Take this 40-question "Star Wars" quiz and test your knowledge on everything from "A New Hope" to "The Force Awakens."

Can You Pass This Mental Calculation Math Quiz?

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If your cellphone dies at 8% per hour and you have 5% left, will you make it 45 minutes away to your friend's house before your phone dies? These are the everyday decisions that make or break our day, and they usually come down to some mental calculation. Let's see how you do.

How Ford Works

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Ford Motor Company skyrocketed from obscurity to dominate the American auto industry in less than 12 years. Learn about Ford history and Ford cars.

How Robots Work

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Robots are becoming increasingly sophisticated and lifelike. Learn about robots, the latest robot technology and how close we are to artificial intelligence.

How Airports Work

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Did you know that airports were once known as "flying fields" because planes took off and landed in large fields? Journey through the hidden world of airports in this article, but without the stress, nail-biting and packages of peanuts.

Ultimate Guide to Disney Princess

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How did famous and beloved Disney characters like Snow White and Pocahontas become the Disney Princess phenomenon? Learn the answer at HowStuffWorks.

How Credit Cards Work

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Credit cards have an interesting history. Learn how a credit card works, from the numbering system to how you can get rid of that high interest balance.

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