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How Netflix Works
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Netflix is a highly successful online movie rental service. Find out how the Netflix movie rental system works and learn about the Netflix shipping process.
5 Female Scientists You Should Know
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From a centenarian brain expert to a mistress of Voltaire, each of these female scientists has an incredible story. Do you want to meet them?
How Artificial Hearts Work
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On July 2, 2001, heart failure patients gained new hope, as surgeons performed the first artificial heart transplant in nearly two decades. The AbioCor Implantable Replacement Heart is the first completely self-contained artificial heart and is expected to at least double the life expectancy of patients.
Bob Lazar, UFO Hoaxster
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Bob Lazar claimed to have worked in the S-4 section of Area 51. On that top-secret Nevada research base, he claimed to see anti-gravity reactors and flying saucers in person. How truthful were his extravagant tales?
Help Find the Lost Clickers of D-Day
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HowStuffWorks looks at the story of the D-Day clickers that were an integral part of the Normandy landing and the Acme company trying to find them.
The Longest Pier in the World is in North America
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When considering the longest pier in the world, you have to keep in mind that this means comparing pleasure piers (for tourism and recreation) with industrial structures that stretch far into the sea.
Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
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The tiny but potent Douglas A-4 Skyhawk remained in continuous production for 25 years, longer than any other warplane. Learn how this tough and nimble fighter came to be famous more for its peacetime activities than for its military accomplishments.
Hidden Home Dangers Pictures
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Hidden home dangers pictures range from asbestos to air fresheners. Learn all about your toxic home with these hidden home danger pictures.
Alpha, Beta or Gamma? It's the Nuclear Radiation Quiz
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We live in a radioactive world, and we're not just talking about the times when a nuclear plant is melting down and scaring the heck out of us. How much do you know about the ABGs (or alphas, betas and gammas) of nuclear radiation?
Are Destination Weddings Presumptuous?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the rising trend of destination weddings, what guests think of them and how bridal couples should manage them.