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Can You Match the Farm Equipment to Its Function?
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Farming has come a long way since the days of pulling a plow behind an ox. Modern farming is chock full of more specialized equipment than you can shake a rake at. How much do you know? Hop on the tractor and let's find out!
How Paper Shredders Work
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Despite a ho-hum name, paper shredders have an extraordinary (and juicy) history featuring the likes of Oliver North, Enron and all sorts of spies. What story will thrust this commonplace technology back in the limelight next?
What's the difference between backscatter machines and millimeter wave scanners?
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Nope, these advanced imaging technologies are not the same. So whether you're concerned about privacy, safety or time as you're shuffling through the airport security line, we can tell you how these two types of scanners stack up against each other.
5 Reasons to Love Dorm Life
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Living in the dorms is one of the hallmarks of the college life, but is it the best part of the university experience? We outline five good reasons to love dorm life.
How Narco Tanks Work
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What's the deal with so-called narco tanks? Read about the Mad Max-style armored vehicles used for drug trafficking.
How the Bulova Precisionist Works
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Do you know how the Bulova Precisionist watch works? Find out how precise the Precisionist really is.
How Thermochromic Ink Works
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Thermochromatic ink is temperature-sensitive and once rocked the '70s. Find out how thermochromatic ink works.
10 iPad Apps for Teaching Kids About Science
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There are several iPad apps that teach kids about science. Take a look at our list of 10 iPad apps for teaching kids about science to get started.
Why Do We Turn Down the Radio When We're Lost?
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You've probably experienced that moment where you're driving, get lost, turn down the radio, and then think, "Why did I just do that?"
What to Feed Baby, and When
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Knowing what to feed the baby and when will help keep them healthy. Learn about what to feed the baby and when at Discovery Health.