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How Gnutella Works
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File-sharing allow tens of millions of people to freely trade MP3 and video files on the Internet. Is it legal? How are the files accessed? Is there a central database? Find out how this file-sharing structure works and see why it's harder for the record labels to sue.
How can children from the same parents look so different?
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How can children from the same parents look so different? I mean, why don't all kids from the same parents look exactly alike, since the parents just have one set of chromosomes each and they don't change?
What's the Most Heroic Way You Died in a Past Life?
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In one of your past lives, you made the ultimate sacrifice by giving your life for others. What did you do that made you such a hero? Share your connections to the past, and we'll let you know why you deserve a place in history!
What Personality Type Are You?
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Ever wonder why other people just don't get it? Well, the reason may be that they have a vastly different personality type from you. Find out your personality type with this quiz and understand what sets you apart from the crowd!
Can You Name the Disaster Movie From Just One Image?
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No matter how big or strong the disaster, there's always one movie character who can survive it, and that's why we love disaster films. They give us hope. Can you name all these disaster films from just one image?
Does This Sports Logo Belong to a Team in the NFL, NBA, MLB, or NHL?
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What do you get when you add the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL? Why, this quiz of course! How's your recall? Can you identify which league the logos in this quiz belong to? Lock down these logos and lock up a quiz win!
Do You Belong in Riverdale or Greendale?
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Sometimes you feel like a Serpent, sometimes you feel like a witch. Sometimes you just want to be normal and don't know why everything is so dramatic. Want to know if you belong in Riverdale or Greendale more? Grab your friends and take the quiz!
Can You Identify These Everyday Home Items?
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In your home, you have items that you look at every single day. Things you know you need, but you may not know why, or even what they're called. Can you identify everyday home items? Take this quiz and find out!
How Math Works
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A world without math is unimaginable. It's a part of who we are. It's the analytical juice of our left brain. In the words of physicist Richard Feynman, even a fool can use it. So why do so many of us turn our backs on numbers?
How Rail Guns Work
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Rail guns leave gunpowder-based weapons in the dust (one can hit a target 250 miles away in six minutes). So why isn't the military using them? Find out how rail guns can be used and learn about the limitations of this technology.