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10 Businesses Supposedly Controlled by the Mafia
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Mafia businesses can be both legit and non-legit. Find out what businesses the Mob has its hooks in, and how it maintains control.
How 9-1-1 Works
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911 gives people a single, easy-to-remember number to call in life-threatening situations. Learn how 911 has adapted to new cell phone and VoIP technology.
How to Care for Your Feet
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We demand a lot from our feet, so they must be cared for. Exercises, stretching, and proper footwear can help. Learn how to care for your feet here.
How Twitter Periscope Works
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Twitter Periscope lets you broadcast what's in front of you in real time. Is Periscope a novelty, or is it here to stay? Learn more about Twitter Periscope.
How Fencing Equipment Works
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If you have been watching competitive fencing at the Olympics or in a college match, you know that fencing is an unusual sport, and it uses some very interesting equipment for scoring! Learn the ins and outs of different types of swordsmanship!
Will victory gardens help us beat high food prices?
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During WWII, a victory garden was a symbol of patriotism. Today, it symbolizes a different victory. Could the victory garden fight rising food prices?
How Forensic Accounting Works
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Forensic accounting involves investigating crimes within the field of finance. Learn why forensic accounting is important to government and big business.
How Space Junk Works
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Space junk is the debris orbiting Earth, left behind by satellites and space shuttles. Find out how much space junk is up there and space junk dangers.
How Crime Scene Photography Works
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Crime scene photography is used to record evidence of a crime. Learn what crime scene photography is used for and why it needs to be admissable in court.
Why did brothers fight on opposite sides of the Civil War?
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Brother against brother was a motif of the Civil War as families were divided -- even Sen. John J. Crittenden's. Read about brother against brother in the war.