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Getting a Handle on Fraction-to-Decimal Conversions
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As you might recall from math class, fractions and decimals are two different ways of representing the same thing. A third option, percentages, is a close cousin of decimals. However, making use of this knowledge requires knowing how to convert one into the other.
The Ghost of Wild West Gunslinger Tom Horn Still Haunts Wyoming
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Tom Horn had a wild reputation. But there's doubt as to whether he really shot young Willie Nickell, the crime for which he was hanged. We investigate.
Can twins sense each other?
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We love stories of twins who can sense each other's pain or know what the other is thinking. But is there really such a thing as "twinspiration" or is just coincidence?
Can You Pass a 1970s Trivia Quiz?
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Once the insanity of the Sixties subsided, the weirdness of the Seventies took hold. It was a strange 10 years of pop culture and politics. What do you remember about the history of the 1970s?
5 Halloween Myths That Will Not Die
Checking your kids' candy for poison? Locking up your black cat so it doesn't get snagged by a Satanist? You can relax after finding out the real stories behind these urban legends.
10 Innovations That Led to the Modern Bullet
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Firearms get the historical spotlight, but what about the projectiles they hurl at insane speeds? Here are the innovations that gave rise to modern ammunition. Think of it as 10 rounds of ammo info.
How DNA Computers Will Work
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DNA computers could utilize your DNA strands for more supercomputing power. Learn how DNA computers could replace the silicon microprocessor.
How Backscatter X-ray Systems Work
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Do you know how backscatter X-ray systems work? Find out how backscatter X-ray systems work in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Why Countries Use Economic Sanctions to Prevent Conflict
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European nations just implemented crippling sanctions against Russia for invading Ukraine. But what exactly are sanctions and do they really work as intended?
Is Runner's High Even Real?
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Runner's high is often attributed to a burst of endorphins our bodies release during a long run or even vigorous exercise.