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How Wiretapping Works
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Wiretapping allows people to listen to the phone calls of others. Learn how wiretapping works, wiretapping history and about wiretapping techniques.
How does the lighter in a BBQ grill work?
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A BBQ lighter uses something called piezoelectricity to generate a nice spark that lights the grill. Learn how the lighter in a BBQ works.
The 'Einstein' Tile: Mathematicians Find a Shape That Never Repeats
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A new geometric shape called the "einstein" shape has been discovered and when you tile it, no repeating pattern emerges.
5 Things You Didn't Know About Doughnuts
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Homer Simpson's favorite snack was once called 'oily cakes.' Find out more about this and other fun facts on doughnuts.
Thalidomide: How a Miracle Medication Became a Global Tragedy
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In the 1950s and 60s, a drug called thalidomide was marketed as a miracle solution for morning sickness and sleep issues in pregnant women.
Why can colloidal silver turn your skin blue?
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Does colloidal silver cause blue skin? Learn about the condition called argyria and if colloidal silver creates blue skin.
How the PRISM Surveillance System Works
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Is the undercover program called PRISM actually a fairly transparent tool for gathering information or a mandate for snooping through your e-mail?
How does Groupon work?
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Groupon has been called the fastest-growing company in history. Learn how Groupon works and what Groupon is all about.
The Manchineel, or 'Death Apple,' Is the World's Most Dangerous Tree
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Found along beaches and in the mangrove swamps of tropical climates, the fruit of the manchineel tree was called the 'little apple of death' by Spanish conquistadors.
What Was the First Photo Ever Taken?
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Joseph Nicéphore Niépce is responsible for the first photo ever taken. Almost lost to time, the image used a process called heliography.