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Which "Band of Brothers" character are you?
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"Band of Brothers" is one of those cultural touchstones most Americans remember. Watching the show was gut-wrenching, and we all had a character or two we identified with. The question is: is that the character who you are?
10 Types of Drugs Used for Medicinal (and Illicit) Purposes
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Drugs can heal, harm or alter how the body works, depending on the type and how they’re used. Some are essential medicines that relieve pain or treat mental health issues. Others are addictive substances tied to recreational drug use and drug abuse.
Woodchuck vs. Beaver Habitats, Behaviors, and Misidentification
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At first glance, woodchucks and beavers might seem like not-so-distant cousins; both are stocky, brown, large rodents.
The SS Edmund Fitzgerald and a Fateful Night on Lake Superior
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When the Edmund Fitzgerald set sail on its final voyage, it was one of the largest ships on North America's Great Lakes. But by the evening of November 10, 1975, it had vanished beneath the waves of Lake Superior, taking all 29 crew members with it and cementing its place in maritime history.
Why Did the Inca Empire Fall So Quickly?
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Why did the Inca empire fall? How could a mighty empire collapsed in just a few decades?
10 Types of Computers, From Wearables to Supercomputers
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Do you know the different types of computers? Take a look at our list of 10 types of computers and learn about laptops, wearables, PCs and smartphones.
How does a NASCAR driver communicate with the pit crew?
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NASCAR race cars are getting more complex every year, and so are NASCAR driver communications systems. Learn how NASCAR driver communications have advanced.
10 Nightmare Scenarios From the Internet of Things
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The Internet of Things will be a connected world stretching from your kitchen blender to the satellites overhead. Learn how the IoT could go wrong.
How Animatronics Works
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Animatronics made cinematic history long before digital effects were around. Learn about how animatronics are created, programmed and controlled.
How Air Traffic Control Works
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There are about 5,000 planes in U.S. airspace every hour. How do these aircraft keep from colliding with each other? Learn about the intricate system that guides a plane from takeoff to landing.