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10 Political Scandals
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Politicians have given the world plenty to talk about over the years. See our list of 10 political scandals, including Watergate.
How Plastics Work
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Plastics can be found in a wide variety of products. They are everywhere. Find out how plastics are made and learn about uses for plastics.
How Sleepwalking Works
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Sleepwalking is an abnormal behavior that occurs while someone is sleeping. Learn more about sleepwalking and find out how sleepwalking is treated.
1949-1956 Studebaker Trucks
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Early Studebaker trucks found success immediately in models like the Erskine and Flanders delivery car. Learn more about early Studebaker trucks.
How Hummers Work
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The Hummer, or Humvee, has made a huge impact on both military applications and civilian lifestyles. Read about the specs and culture of the Hummer.
How Supreme Court Appointments Work
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When a Supreme Court justice retires, there's a lot of speculation and political maneuvering regarding the replacement. Find out how Supreme Court justices are nominated, who is qualified to serve and how a nominee is approved.
How Child Car Seats Work
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Seatbelts save lives -- adult lives. For a seatbelt to do its job, it must fit correctly, and on a small child a seatbelt is simply the wrong size. Find out how child car seats save the lives of little ones.
Using Petfinder 101
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Petfinder.com, the largest pet Web site on the Internet, is working to connect homeless animals with the people who want them. Learn about Petfinder.
How Centropolis FX Creates Visual Effects
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A movie like "The Patriot" contains an amazing range of visual effects -- Centropolis FX created everything from new towns to virtual soldiers for this movie! Go behind-the-scenes and learn exactly how CFX makes the imaginary look completely real!
How the Metric System Works
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Ever heard of a little unit called a femtometer? Can you tell us how much you weigh -- in petagrams? We know you can't, so hurry up and start reading. We have work to do.