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The Ultimate Spice Quiz
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Whether you love cooking or you simply love your plants, there are some spices you should definitely know about. Can you tell us the names of these spices from a clue and some pictures? Let's find out.
How Night Vision Works
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Most of us instinctively think of darkness as a way to hide. Night vision has changed all that. So, how can you see someone standing over 200 yards away on a pitch-black night? Find out.
Can You Decode These Emoji Sentences?
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Many people use a variety of emoji to spell out funny and witty phrases to their friends and families. Think you know enough about emoji to guess what they spell out? Test your emoji knowledge on this quiz now to see!
How Smart Windows Work
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With energy bills on the rise, homeowners are looking for new ways to use less power around the house. A cutting-edge window technology called the "smart window" allows consumers to fully or partially block light by turning a knob or pressing a button.
Oxygen Bleach
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Is chlorine bleach your go-to bathroom cleaner? Well it doesn't have to be. Oxygen bleach is a popular alternative to chlorine bleach because it's less smelly, more eco-friendly and safe to use on colored clothes.
How Electronic Gates Work
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Would you like to be able to build your own digital devices? Logic gates are the basis of digital electronics. Find out what these gates do and how you can use them to start building your own devices.
How the Metric System Works
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Ever heard of a little unit called a femtometer? Can you tell us how much you weigh -- in petagrams? We know you can't, so hurry up and start reading. We have work to do.
Top 10 Myths About the Brain
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You only use 10 percent of that big, wrinkled mass of smarts -- unless you listen to Mozart. At least, that's what we've heard about the brain. But how many common brain beliefs are just plain wrong?
How the Fed Works
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Think the U.S. economy works only by supply and demand? Not so. If you own a house, have a bank account or write checks, the Federal Reserve System affects your everyday life. Find out all about the Fed.
Parts of a Tire (And How They Work)
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Are you in the market for a new set of tires? Is all that confusing jargon the tire sales clerks or "experts" are using making your head feel like a tire spinning out of control? Learn all about the parts of a tire with this handy article!