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How Remote Controls Work
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In WWII, remote controls detonated bombs for the first time. Now some of us spend an hour looking for the remote before we remember there are buttons on the TV. Find out the difference between a "universal" and a "learning" remote and check out some of the other high-tech features you can find on remotes today.
10 Hairstyles That Make You Look Thinner
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Hairstyles that make you look thinner actually do exist. See this list of how to work with styles and face shapes for hairstyles that make you look thinner.
What's the Largest Pyramid in the World?
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When you think of the imposing stature of pyramids, you might picture the Great Pyramid of Giza. But the Egypt-based structure is by no means the only impressive pyramid in the world.
How Rotary Engines Work
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A rotary engine works completely differently than the conventional piston engine. Learn what makes a rotary engine unique among engines.
Emily Dickinson Quiz
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"I'm nobody! Who are you?"-Emily Dickinson. How much do you know about legendary poet Emily Dickinson and her works of art? Find out by taking this quiz!
How is natural gas compressed?
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How is natural gas compressed? Keep reading to learn about natural gas and how it is compressed.
How Presidential Memoirs Work
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With President Clinton's memoirs scheduled for release on June 22, there's a whole lot of talk going around about the nature of a presidential memoir. What is its purpose? What is the role of cold, hard facts in this type of book? How does it progress from idea to finished product? This week, find out what distinguishes a memoir from a general autobiography and see how a presidential memoir comes to be.
What Is Avogadro's Number?
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That's one seriously big number, and technically Amedeo Avogadro didn't even come up with it. So how did the Italian chemist make such an indelible (numerical) mark on the wonderful world of chemistry?
Jugular Venous Distension
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Jugular venous distension can be a sign of heart disease. Learn about the diagnosis and treatment of jugular venous distension.
How Helium Balloons Work
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Helium balloons tend to fascinate adults and children alike (and it's not just the Donald Duck voice thing, though that is a big draw). Learn all about helium and why it floats!