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Why Did the Russians Seal Up the Deepest Hole in the World?
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The Kola Superdeep Borehole in Russia is the deepest hole in the world. It's deeper than the Mariana Trench and deeper than Mt. Everest is tall. Why did the Russians dig this deep, and why did they stop?
What Does a Server Do?
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A network server is a computer system used as the central repository of data and various programs that are shared by users in a network. Learn about network servers from this article.
10 Major Construction Mistakes
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Renovating your home is a big job. But making a mistake before or during construction can make the job even bigger. Here are 10 to avoid.
How Fluid Concrete Works
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Concrete may seem dull and gray. But the superplasticizers in fluid concrete are actually pretty intriguing. How do these little buggers make wet concrete flow like a river?
Early Twentieth Century Railroads
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Early 20th-century railroads saw major improvements in safety and comfort, as well as new regulations. Learn more about railroads in the early 1900s.
Headaches 101
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Headaches are a frequent pain (literally) for many. What causes headaches, and can they be prevented? Are primary or secondary headaches more dangerous?
How Stuntmen Work
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Stuntmen take very dangerous risks in order to give movies an added sense of realism. Learn about stuntmen and find out how stuntmen train for their stunts.
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?
How IP Convergence Works
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IP convergence brings your telephone, Internet, television and other services together in one place. Learn how IP convergence works.
Would you pay $6,000 for a hypoallergenic cat?
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A hypoallergenic cat may be the answer for millions of cat lovers that are allergic to cats. Find out how hypoallergenic cats are created.