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Can You Name All of These Animals That Start With Vowels?
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There are more animals out there than can be named, so we thought we would start with just the ones that begin with a vowel. Jump into this quiz and see if you can name them as well!
ADX Florence: America's Most Secure 'Supermax' Prison
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ADX Florence in Colorado, known as the 'Alcatraz of the Rockies,' houses the nation's most dangerous criminals under extreme security measures.
Why So Many Clinical Trials Attract So Few Participants and How That Hurts Us
A huge number of clinical trials - many of which are testing life-saving drugs - languish due to low participation levels. Why is that, and what can be done?
How Bone China Works
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Bone china gets its strength and translucence from the addition of bone ash to porcelain. Learn about bone china and see a video from inside a Lenox factory.
How Ikea Works
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Ikea has become one of the most successful businesses, with 250 stores in 31 countries. Learn how Ikea became the world's biggest furniture store.
10 Construction Projects That Broke the Bank
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Whether we're trying to save a sinking city or dig a massive tunnel, our appetite for construction knows no bounds. But if designers had known the actual cost of these 10 projects, they might have gone back to the drawing board.
How Cremation Works
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First, you burn the body until only brittle, pulverized bones are left. These remains are pulverized into ashes, and then placed into urns -- or diamonds, coral reefs and even outer space.
How Antiques Work
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Antiques are defined by being at least 100 years old, but there are many more things to look at. Find out what to look for in antiques.
Top 10 Appliances We Can't Live Without
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In a pinch, you could probably do without most of the appliances in your home -- but would you want to? Life would certainly be different without these 10.
How Photographic Film Works
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Photographic film has been around for more than a century, and it's still the best way to capture an image. Discover what's going on when you take a picture.