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How Safety Coffins Eased Grave Fears of Premature Burial
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"Safety coffins" were tricked-out caskets that provided a way for prematurely buried people to escape from 6 feet under, back when this fear was sometimes a frightening reality.
21 Animals That Start With 'E'
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There's a whole host of animals that start with "E," from the largest land animal to small mammals with a curious nature. Whether they waddle, hop, swim or soar, each of these interesting animals has something unique to offer.
'90s Bands: 30 Favorites in Alt Rock, Grunge, Pop, R&B, Metal, and More
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The 1990s were loud. Messy. Iconic. And 90s bands didn’t just make music; they rewrote the rulebook.
12 New Technologies in the 1980s
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If you lived through the 1980s, then you know it was an amazing time for technology. Learn about '80s technology and popular consumer products of the day.
How Medicare Works
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Medicare is a major effort to provide affordable health insurance for seniors. Learn who is eligible for Medicare, how to get it and how it has changed.
How Holographic Memory Will Work
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We're talking Star Wars-level futuristic here: Holographic memory could potentially store terabytes of data in a 1-centimeter cube. Learn how tomorrow's ultra-high-capacity computer memory will work!
How Torque Converters Work
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The torque converter allows the transmission to shift gears in an automatic transmission. Learn about the torque converter and see pictures of a torque converter.
How Do Spacecraft Re-enter the Earth's Atmosphere?
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Spacecraft reentry into the Earth is a tricky process. Find out how spacecraft re-entry works and why spacecraft are likely to burn up upon re-entry.
Meet Archaeopteryx, a Feathered Dino With Wings and Teeth
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Archaepteryx was a very unique dinosaur in that it resembled a bird. Learn more about the Archaepteryx, Late Jurassic dinosaurs, and dinosaurs of all eras.
Knight
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Knights, in the Middle Ages, were warrior horsemen. A knight was called Sir, and was usually of a noble or a genteel family.