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How Stage Makeup Works
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No matter what part you're playing, stage makeup helps you look your best. But how do you know what type of stage makeup to use, and how much?
The Auto Shop Quiz
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How much do you know about the specialized tools mechanics use to get you - and keep you - on the road? This quiz will test your knowledge on everything from creepers to engine hoists!
How Power-line Networking Works
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No new wires! Power-line networking uses the wiring already in your house to connect your computers. Learn about the pros and cons of a power-line network and how to set one up.
How Organic Farming Works
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Consumers are becoming more and more knowledgeable about food safety and their health. As a result, organic farming has entered the agriculture mainstream. But what methods must be used, and how is organic farming certified?
5 Safe Methods of Disinfecting Your Home
You want to disinfect your home, but don't want to use harsh chemicals. The good news is you don't need them to keep your house clean and germ-free.
How to Make a Number Line for the Classroom
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A number line is a pictorial representation of real numbers. It is most commonly used in elementary math classes to help students compare numbers and perform arithmetic operations like addition, subtraction, division and multiplication.
How Blink Technology Works
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Credit cards using "contactless" technology allow you to pay for stuff by holding the card near a special reader instead of swiping it or handing it to a clerk. Find out how 'blink' technology works.
Scientific Notation Is Math's Version of Shorthand
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How do you calculate absurdly high numbers without writing them out in numerals? You use scientific notation. We'll give you examples and show you how.
Ginger Better than Drugs for Pain?
New research in the Journal of Pain reports that ginger is an effective natural anti-inflammatory that helps reduce pain and inflammation. Both raw ginger and heated ginger were used in the study with similar effectiveness.
8 Everyday Items Originally Invented for People With Disabilities
Many items enjoyed by people of all abilities were originally designed to help people with disabilities. Here are some inventions you may use every day that were originally for the disabled community.