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Why does anemia make people want to crunch on ice?
If you've got a constant compulsion to crunch on ice -- huge amounts of ice -- it could be a sign of anemia. What is it about having an abnormal number of red blood cells that makes ice so appealing?
Plastic Numbers: Breaking Down Recycling Codes
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There are seven different numbers you might see on a plastic container. And each number has its own meaning.
Oedipus Complex: Digging Into Freud's Controversial Theory
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Delve into Freud's Oedipus complex, a theory suggesting children experience unconscious desires for their opposite-sex parent and rivalry with their same-sex parent.
How Alan Turing and His Test Became AI Legend
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First published in 1950, the Turing Test was designed to determine whether a computer would ever be able to successfully imitate a human being. So what's the state of it now?
How Sci-fi Doesn't Work
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Learn how sci-fi doesn't work in some popular movies and TV shows.
How Java Works
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Java is one of the most basic programming languages, and one of the most popular. Check out this step-by-step intro to Java and the world of computer programming.
How Nirvana Works
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The word "nirvana" gets thrown around in conversation all the time, often to describe a state of joy or supreme happiness. Actually, it's more than that -- a whole lot more. Find out what nirvana is.
How does the NFL salary cap work?
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With the recent NFL draft, players are now negotiating contracts. How does the NFL's salary cap work?
How California's Power Crisis Works
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Another series of rolling blackouts are hitting California. Learn why this is happening and how it affects you.
How Floppy Disk Drives Work
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Floppy disk drives have been around since the birth of personal computing -- find out how they work!