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10 Really Smart People Who Did Really Dumb Things
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Having a Ph.D., four stars on your general's uniform or a seat in the Oval Office won't necessarily stop you from doing things that make others want to whack you on the head with a "how could you?" Here are 10 who should've thought twice.
10 Worst Ways History Has Repeated Itself
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As they say, if we don't learn from history, we're doomed to repeat it. And as these 10 historical events prove, humans seem to be more prone to repeating than learning.
Painting Interiors
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Any room in the house can be enhanced with paint. Learn the basics of painting interiors, from walls to floors to kitchen cabinets.
How to Choose a Dog
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Dogs are wonderful companions, but good relationships start with a wise choice in pet. Learn guidelines for choosing the right dog for you.
How Mercury Cars Work
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For much of its life, Mercury has built cars that are upscale versions of Fords. Find out more about Mercury's origins and models like the Cougar.
How does acupressure work?
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When I get a headache, my friend presses a spot on my hand. Somehow, this makes my headache go away. How does this work?
How do you replace a seal under a toilet?
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A friend told me that the bad smell coming from my toilet indicates that the seal under the toilet is broken and needs to be replaced. He also said that I could probably do the job myself. I'd like to try. So how do you replace the seal underneath the toilet?
How does a magneto work?
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I am curious about the ignition system in my lawn mower. I know that a spark plug creates a high-voltage spark, and I know in my car the electricity for the spark comes from the battery. My lawn mower doesn't have a battery, so where does the electricty come from?
The Cash-Landrum UFO Incident
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The Cash-Landrum UFO incident left Betty Cash and Vickie Landrum with severe illness and lifelong injuries. The effects of the incident were very similar to radiation poisoning. Read about the Cash-Landrum UFO incident.
How to Play Crazy Eights
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Crazy Eights is a card game in which the object is to be the first to use all your cards. Learn how to play Crazy Eights and Double Crazy Eights.