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The Origins of the Steamship

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Steamships quickly replaced sails in the early 1800s. Learn more about the origins of steamships and the innovations that led to their creation.

What Exactly Is Sea Foam?

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Anyone who's been to the ocean has probably seen the foamy white stuff that clings to the sand after a wave breaks and recedes, but what the heck causes that bubbly foam and is it dangerous?

How Steam Engines Work

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Steam engines powered all early locomotives, steam boats and factories -- they fueled the Industrial Revolution. Learn how the steam engine produces power!

Make Your Own Bath Bombs

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Take a calming soak or an invigorating dip in the tub with homemade fizzing bath bombs, a natural alternative to bath foam.

Test Your Knowledge Of Geometric Shapes With This Quiz!

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As we moved from kindergarten to high school, we learned about the different shapes, but how well will you be able to identify them from a picture? Let's find out!

How PlayStation Move Works

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PlayStation Move has some similarities to the Nintendo Wii. Let's take a look at what makes PlayStation Move unique and how its components work.

What the Stuff?!: 4 Mysterious New World Monuments

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For modern archaeologists, the ancient world continues to hold many secrets. The following is a list of four awe-inspiring sights whose codes haven't been cracked yet.

The Largest Continent Is Also the Most Populated

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If you are looking at a traditional world map, you won't get an accurate idea of the size of the seven continents; depicting a sphere onto a flat surface means that something will end up distorted. For that reason, you may not truly understand something like the size of the largest continent.

How Virtual Reality Gear Works

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Virtual reality gear includes a monitor, keyboard and mouse. Learn about virtual reality gear and find out how virtual reality gear has evolved.

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