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How Bits and Bytes Work
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Bytes and bits are the starting point of the computer world. Find out about the Base-2 system, 8-bit bytes, the ASCII character set, byte prefixes and binary math.
How Pendulum Clocks Work
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Pendulum clocks are fairly complicated and may seem confusing, but they rely on simple forces. Find out how pendulum clocks keep accurate time.
Dragon Con Survival Guide
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Dragon Con is a sci-fi and fantasy convention that takes place in Atlanta each year. Learn about Dragon Con and find out how to plan your Dragon Con visit.
Exactly what happens if we run out of water?
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On a planet that is 70 percent water, people don't have enough clean, safe water to drink. We're in a water crisis, and water rights are becoming a big issue. What happens if we just plain run out?
What is gray water, and can it solve the global water crisis?
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Gray water is all of the wastewater that comes from your washer, sinks, bathtub or shower. Learn about gray water and how gray water can be recycled.
How the Xynergi Keyboard Works
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The Xynergi keyboard is part of a desktop media production center package. It is ideal for small, professional media editing studios.
How COBRA Insurance Works
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COBRA gives former employees the option to continue with their health coverage once they leave the group plan. But they have to pay the whole thing.
Are there Nazi war criminals still at large?
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Nazi war criminals were members of the Nazi party that escaped Germany after World War II. Learn about Nazi war criminals and where Nazi war criminals fled.
Did the ancient Greeks get their ideas from the Africans?
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The ancient Greeks could have gotten all of their revolutionary ideas from civilizations in Africa. Learn about the ancient Greeks and ancient Greek ideas.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
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HIPAA was enacted in 1996 in order to ensure both health coverage and privacy for patients. Learn about some of the different aspects of HIPAA.