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How to Protect Your Packages From Porch Pirates

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Chances are you get several packages mailed to your house. Are you worried about package theft? We've got some tips to derail porch pirates.

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 could someone steal a painting from a museum?

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Stolen art can bring in a pretty big haul for truly bold thieves. Learn how someone could steal a painting from a museum.

How Debit Cards Work

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Debit cards give you all the convenience of a credit card while limiting your spending. Learn all about debit cards at HowStuffWorks.

Can You Ace This Art Heist Quiz?

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Great works by artists like Picasso or Rembrandt are innovative, thought-provoking and completely irreplaceable -- which makes them incredibly valuable. Just like any other valuable objects, famous works of art are routinely targeted by thieves, and once they've been stolen, they are rarely recovered. Take our quiz to test your knowledge of the most brazen heists in the history of the art world!

Live Life as a Cowboy and We'll Guess Your Old West Name

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The time of the Old West remains one of the least understood and most romanticized periods of American history, but it is hard to imagine oneself there. Take on the role of a cowboy and we'll hand you a moniker, partner.

How do the automobile ignition keys with chips embedded in them work?

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A friend of mine just bought a new car and it has a neat security feature. The ignition key has what looks like a microchip embedded in it. The owners manual says that without this chip, the engine either will not start or will start and then die immediately. How does this microchip on the key prevent the engine from starting?

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