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From Human Skulls to Handguns, the Paris Lost and Found Has Seen It All
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Human skulls, a Napoleonic-era saber, decades-old prosthetic legs and a telescope from Victorian England - they all live on the shelves of the Bureau of Found Objects in Paris, France.
What's the Dill? The History of the Pickle
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People have been pickling cucumbers since the time of Cleopatra. Why the cucumber and why is the pickle always served with your deli sandwich?
Chances Are You'll Never See a Pine Marten in the Wild
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Pine martens are elusive and love to stay hidden in deep forests, but with strong claws, they are great climbers and hunters.
How Flying Cars Will Work
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Flying cars may soon leap from the world of science-fiction into reality. Learn about flying cars and see pictures of flying car prototypes.
How Car Computers Work
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Cars seem to get more complicated with each passing year. Today's cars might have as many as 50 microprocessors on them. Essentially, you're driving around in a giant computer. Learn all about it.
How Vampire Power Works
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Vampire power, also known as standby power, refers to the power gadgets waste just by being plugged in. Learn how vampire power sucks your wallet dry.
Ultimate Guide to Home Energy Audits
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Home energy audits help pinpoint the things in your home that make it inefficient. Learn more about home energy audits.
How did Nikola Tesla change the way we use energy?
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Who made it possible to light up your home at night? Thomas Edison, right? Yes, but without the work of Nikola Tesla, we would be living in a different world.
Could I install a hidden passageway in my home?
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A hidden passageway isn't just for Scooby-Doo or Harry Potter. Learn why the hidden passageway is on the rise and why homeowners want one.
Is there an anti-aging gene?
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Is there an anti-aging gene? Take a look at research behind anti-aging genetics and see if there is an anti-aging gene that keep some people younger.