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How Speedometers Work
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Speedometers have been around since the early 1900s, when cars were more popular and people drove a lot faster. Learn how speedometers work and what's in store for speedometers in the future.
How Gene Banks Work
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Gene banks preserve thousands of genetic samples from organisms and store them in frozen vaults. Learn why gene banks are becoming more urgent.
Can an MRI machine also act as a lie detector?
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A MRI lie detector could detect truthfullness more accurately than a polygraph machine. Learn about MRI lie detectors and and MRI lie detection.
1958 Buick Limited Classic Car
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The 1958 Buick Limited was supposed revive the Buick name in the luxury car market, but the economy had other plans. Read about the Limited revival.
Did the ancient Greeks get their ideas from the Africans?
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The ancient Greeks could have gotten all of their revolutionary ideas from civilizations in Africa. Learn about the ancient Greeks and ancient Greek ideas.
How long would it take for your house to fall completely apart?
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Would your house fall apart if you left it standing without any maintenance over time? Find out how long it would take for your house to fall apart.
World Health Organization Profile
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The World Health Organization combats worldwide disease. Learn about the World Health Organization's campaigns and find out how WHO is organized.
How Vespas Work
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Vespas are one of the most popular brands of motor scooters. Find out how the Vespa scooter works and learn about the history of Vespa scooters.
How can a secret hurt me?
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What you don't know can't hurt you, right? Maybe not. Studies show secrets may actually be hurtful to both those keeping them -- and those they're keeping them from.
10 Thanksgiving Sides No One Cares About
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Thanksgiving is just as much about the sides as it is about the turkey. Save yourself from ample amounts of unwanted leftovers by nixing these sides from your Turkey Day table.