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10 Hardest Things to Teach a Robot
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If we're ever going to live in a world in which machines behave like people, we humans have some teaching to do. But as this writing robot attests, we're not as far away as you might think.
10 Ways the U.S. Has Kept Citizens From Voting
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From Poll taxes and literacy tests to ID laws, the U.S. has long-restricted citizens' right to vote. Learn some voting barriers at HowStuffWorks.
How to Catch a Cheater: 11 Ways Technology Reveals Secrets
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Technology can help cheaters connect with paramours -- but it can also leave a trail that gets them caught. How does our connection to the digital world make it easier to expose infidelity?
Top 10 Cities for Green Construction
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Which cities are doing the most environmentally-conscious building? Check out the top 10 cities for green construction at HowStuffWorks.
10 Toys That Became Million-dollar Franchises
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These 10 toys became million-dollar franchises after once just being a vision of their makers. See which toys bring in the most cash.
How Organ Transplants Work
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Today, most organ transplants are relatively safe procedures. Learn about living and cadaverous organ donors and how organs are matched to recipients.
Using Petfinder 101
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Petfinder.com, the largest pet Web site on the Internet, is working to connect homeless animals with the people who want them. Learn about Petfinder.
10 Notable Copycat Killers
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These 10 notable copycat killers got their inspiration from a dubious source -- other murderers. Read about 10 copycat killers.
How the RIAA Works
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The Recording Industry Association of America's goal is to promote and protect the music industry. Learn about the RIAA in this article.
How to Start a Box Lunch Business
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Do you know how to start a box lunch business? Find out how to start a box lunch business in this article from HowStuffWorks.