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The Smartest Dinosaur (and 9 More Clever Prehistoric Reptiles)
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Which were the smartest dinosaurs? While we can't sit a Velociraptor down for an IQ test, scientists use fossil evidence like brain cavity size and body ratios to make educated guesses.
How Gliders Work
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Flying in a glider is about as close as you can get to soaring like a bird. Amazingly, these graceful machines manage their maneuvers without an engine. Learn how gliders fly without power.
Why are my digital photograph files so huge while photos on other Web sites are much smaller?
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How are the picture files on news sites like BBC or CNN so small in size (15 or 20 kilobytes) while the pictures that I scan in with my scanner are so big (like 100 kilobytes or more)?
What if China never had a one-child policy?
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China's government imposed mandatory IUDs and mass sterilizations, among other measures. That's some serious micromanagement. Was it necessary to avert a population disaster?
What Does a Catalytic Converter Do and Why Do People Steal Them?
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Catalytic converters are one of the most important parts of a car's emissions control system. Learn about catalytic converters and catalytic converter laws.
How Electronic Brake Force Distribution Works
Brake force distribution is a great automotive safety feature. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about brake force distribution.
The Ultimate Mountain Bike Quiz
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Mountain bikes can be very complicated machines. New technology has created bikes with various features and abilities. Take this quiz to learn more about mountain bikes.
How Carbon Dating Works
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Carbon-14 dating is something that you hear about in the news all the time. Find out how carbon-14 dating works and why carbon-14 dating is so accurate!
1966 Corvette
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The 1966 Corvette Sting Ray introduced a handful of subtle appearance changes for the season. Find out what sets this classic car apart from the pack.
What are liquid assets?
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Liquid assets are assets whose value you can reap within a certain period of time. Learn exactly liquid assets are and how they're defined.