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Top 5 Inventions for Kids

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Edison, Bell, the Wright Brothers -- sure, their inventions changed the world, but they didn't tend to think up much for the kids. But that doesn't mean there haven't been some good ones over the years. So pick up your pogo stick and hop along to find out five of our favorites.

How Fluid Concrete Works

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Concrete may seem dull and gray. But the superplasticizers in fluid concrete are actually pretty intriguing. How do these little buggers make wet concrete flow like a river?

How Tupperware Works

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No kitchen would be the same after Tupperware was invented. Read about the origins of Tupperware at HowStuffWorks.

10 Silly Inventions That Became Wildly Famous

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We've all seen TV ads for products that were just completely silly, but then became overnight sensations. Which ones made our list?

10 Grossest Things in Your Body Right Now

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Human bodies are wonderlands of grossness. You might be shocked to know some of the nastiest things your body is harboring right this minute.

How Sororities Work

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Sororities are social organizations that are made up of women enrolled in college. Learn about sororities and find out why sororities were created.

How Batteries Work

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Batteries power the appliances you use daily. Check out battery experiments, the history of batteries, battery reactions and the chemistry behind battery power.

How Facebook Works

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Facebook is a social networking site. It was created for Harvard students but has expanded to an open membership. Learn about Facebook and the Facebook network.

Do You Really Stay Conscious After Being Decapitated?

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Decapitation is a surefire way to deliver a quick and painless death, right? In actuality, an increasingly large body of historical and scientific evidence suggests that beheading doesn't, in fact, deliver instant death.

How Lipstick Works

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Lipstick is something most women have used. But do you know what ingredients are in lipstick or how it was discovered? Learn how lipstick works.

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