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Vending Machines Bring Books and Learning to 'Book Deserts'
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Despite the established benefits of reading, books aren't accessible to everyone. One new study tried to change that with book vending machines.
Why People Are Downing Chlorophyll, the Plant Pigment
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Chlorophyll doesn't just make grass green. It has properties that help people too. And some folks are taking chlorophyll supplements to get more of it.
What Is the Real Number System?
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Real numbers are the opposite of imaginary numbers and include every number you can think of.
U.S. Coins Display No Numerical Values — Not Even the Government Knows Why
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Why aren't there numbers on American coins? The words "dime," "penny" and "nickel" sure don't convey anything obvious. Is the U.S. just being inhospitable to guests?
Lougawou: A Haitian Vodou Werewolf
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In Haitian folklore, few figures spark more curiosity than the lougawou. Often described as a werewolf-like creature, the lougawou comes from a mix of African mythology, colonial history and Haitian Vodou.
How Plastics Work
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Plastics can be found in a wide variety of products. They are everywhere. Find out how plastics are made and learn about uses for plastics.
Yin Organs Overview
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In traditional Chinese medicine, the yin organs produce, transform, and store qi, blood, body fluids, and essence. Learn about how yin organs work.
How Did Mortgage-backed Securities Bring Down the U.S. Economy?
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Mortgage-backed securities have been singled out as the culprit for economic turmoil in 2008. Learn what mortgage-backed securities are and how they failed.
How Twinkies Work
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Twinkies are an icon of junk-food snacks and guilty pleasures. Learn about Twinkies and find out if a Twinkie can really sit on the shelf for 30 years.
How Music Sampling Works
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Music sampling takes an instrumental track from a classic song and reworks it into a new piece. Learn how music sampling works and the legal issues involved.