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What Is a Group of Baboons Called, a Congress or a Troop?
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If you have ever wondered, "What is a group of baboons called," you are asking a question about language and animal behavior at the same time.
When Were the Twin Towers Built?
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The twin towers of the World Trade Center were true originals -- their history is one of innovation, persistence and grand ideas.
How LAN Switches Work
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We wouldn't get very far without LAN switches -- bedlam would break loose at each network junction. Learn how LAN switches work.
How the Kindle Paperwhite Works
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Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite delivers a new screen display that is supposed to cut down on eye strain. Read about this multi-layered screen technology.
How Space Shuttles Work
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In its nearly 30-year history, the space shuttle program has seen exhilarating highs and devastating lows. Learn all about the space shuttle program.
How Jack the Ripper Worked
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Jack the Ripper was a brutal serial killer who haunted the West End of London in 1888. Read about Jack the Ripper and his bloody killing spree.
NFL Players In Their Own Words
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Have you ever wondered what it's like to play professional football? We have, so we called up some NFL players to find out.
Causation vs. Correlation Explained With 10 Examples
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If you step on a crack, you'll break your mother's back. Surely you know this jingle from childhood. It's a silly example of a correlation with no causation. But there are some real-world instances that we often hear, or maybe even tell?
How a Circuit Breaker Works
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Circuit breakers are an essential safety component in any home electrical system. Learn about home circuit breakers and breaker design.
How California's Power Crisis Works
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Another series of rolling blackouts are hitting California. Learn why this is happening and how it affects you.