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How WAP Works
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Do you get the shakes when you're offline for more than 10 minutes? The wireless Internet lets you browse Web pages from a cell phone or PDA. Learn about the Wireless Application Protocol that makes it possible to surf on the go.
How Instant Film Works
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Before digital cameras, you needed instant film to get instant pictures. With instant-film photography, you can watch the image slowly come together in a matter of minutes. While it seems like magic, the process relies on elements of science. Find ou
How to Clean Lime from Windows and Other Surfaces
Lime spots from hard water can show up on just about any surface in your bathroom. But getting rid of those ugly marks isn't usually too difficult, especially if you make it part of your regular cleaning routine.
How Trains Work
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We humans are mobile. Long before flight, FusionMan or even your average automobile arrived on the scene, trains were transporting us all over civilization. How did we get from horse-drawn carts to high-speed trains?
What's Truly Missing in Your Life?
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It's the human condition never to be fully satisfied - whatever we get, we always want something else. But identifying what's really missing can certainly help us chase the right dreams. What might make you happier - at least for now?
What's Your Baby Boomer IQ?
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OK, boomer - we're talking about your generation! How much do you really remember about it, though? During this quiz, you'll get the chance to put your aged wisdom to the test! How high will you score?
How Ice Rinks Work
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The things people do on ice rinks are so spectacular, we sometimes forget how remarkable ice rinks themselves are. Maintaining a proper ice rink is a real feat of engineering. Get a behind the scenes look at this very cool technology.
Can humans regrow fingers?
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Fetuses can regrow almost anything that gets damaged while in the womb. Children up to the age of two have been known to regrow fingertips with no outside help. And at least one person has regrown a fingertip with the help of a substance extracted from pig bladders.
Can You Pass This Dog Trivia Quiz?
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We know you love dogs, but can you pass a trivia quiz devoted to them? Answer our questions correctly, and you will get to consider yourself a dog expert when you're done. Can you do it, or will it be a total woof?
Major Rivers Trivia Quiz
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Whether or not you get these questions right, "old man river keeps rolling along!" Do you know as much as you think you do about the world's biggest rivers? Put your knowledge to the test and see how well you do!