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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 Tupperware Works
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No kitchen would be the same after Tupperware was invented. Read about the origins of Tupperware at HowStuffWorks.
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 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 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.
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.
10 Outrageous Experiments Conducted on Humans
Some truly bizarre and troubling things have been done through the ages in the quest for scientific knowledge. The 10 experiments on this list all made humans into lab rats.
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.
What Was Before the Big Bang?
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Before the big bang, the universe existed as an incredibly small singularity. Learn about what existed before the Big Bang.
How the Hunt for D.B. Cooper Worked
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After nearly 50 years capturing the imaginations of millions, the D.B. Cooper plane-hijacking case is closed. Will we ever know the true culprit?