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Lunar Cycles Quiz
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William Shakespeare warned us "Do not swear by the moon, for she changes constantly." Sound advice, right? Well, maybe. Sure, she changes, but her phases remain quite reliable. Take the following quiz to see what I mean!
How do painkillers know where you hurt?
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As kids, we couldn't use big words to describe our scrapes, but we could point, and somehow the medicine knew where we hurt. It still does. How?
How Trade Shows Work
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Trade shows are the meet, greet and sell-your-stuff of the business world. If your company makes a product or offers a service, there's a trade show out there for you. See how to make contacts in your market.
How Satellites Work
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Thousands of satellites fly overhead every day, helping us with things like weather forecasts, scientific research, communications, TV broadcasts (and maybe some surreptitious spying). How much do you know about these eyes in the sky?
How Female Puberty Works
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Female puberty marks a tough transition to adulthood. From body development, periods and hormonal mood changes, learn what to expect in female puberty.
How Setting Up a Home Office Works
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Working from home can be a great time saver, and offers incredible flexibility in your schedule -- but not if you sacrifice the perks of a standard office. Learn how to set up a home office that meets all your needs.
How Holograms Work
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If you want to see a hologram, you don't have to look much farther than your wallet. But the most impressive holograms are large scale and illuminated with lasers or displayed in a darkened room with carefully directed lighting. Learn how a hologram, light and your brain work together make clear, 3-D images.
How Cooking the Books Works
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Cooking the books is a way businesses make things look better than they are in order to appease stockholders. Find out how cooking the books works.
Bathroom Layout Ideas: A Beginner's Guide to Bathroom Design
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Designing a bathroom involves numerous considerations. Read this guide to bathroom design, and get tips on how to create your perfect bathroom.
How to Catch a Cheater: 11 Ways Technology Reveals Secrets
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Technology can help cheaters connect with paramours -- but it can also leave a trail that gets them caught. How does our connection to the digital world make it easier to expose infidelity?