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Why weren't The Beatles on iTunes?
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The Beatles weren't on iTunes for a long time due to issues between Apple and Apple Corps. Learn more about why the Beatles weren't on iTunes.
Who invented the spork?
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Behold the humble spork! Made of the cheapest plastic and seen mostly at public school cafeterias and fast food chains, it doesn't have an inspiring pedigree. But it's been around for a long time.
10 Tips for Telling Fact From Fiction
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It can be hard to tell fact from fiction. Here are 10 tips to help you tell fact from fiction.
9 Outrageous Hollywood Publicity Stunts
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Hollywood relies on publicity stunts interest audiences in its films. Learn about some of the most outrageous of Hollywood's publicity stunts.
How Data Centers Work
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Cloud computing, e-mail services and streaming media all have to be handled by interconnected computers. Find out how data centers work.
How Yurts Work
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Yurts are circular lattice-walled tent used throughout history by nomads in Central Asia. Find out why yurts are popular with campers and nomads.
How Ravelry Works
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Ravelry is a free social networking Web site for those who knit, crochet and spin yarn. See all the things that Ravelry can help you do.
How Urban Legends Work
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Urban legends persist regardless of whether they are true or not. Read popular urban legends and learn why urban legends are culturally relevant.
Is Ophiuchus the 13th Zodiac Sign?
Thousands of years ago, the Babylonians created the zodiac and dropped a constellation when it didn't quite fit into their schematic. Its name? Ophiuchus. Should it be part of our horoscope?
Why don't we all speak the same language?
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Why don't we speak the same language as people in other countries? Find out why we don't speak the same language.