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How Relief Wells Work
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Relief wells are used to prevent and stop dangerous oil flows. Learn about relief wells and how relief wells are drilled.
Kannst du alle diese 80er Jahre Filme anhand nur eines Bildes identifizieren?
An alle 80er Jahre Filmfans! Fängt wenn du das Filmzitat "Mein Baby gehört zu mir" hörst dein Herz an zu flattern? Bist du ein Experte in Sachen John Hughes? Wenn ja, dann ist dieses Quiz genau richtig für dich! Finde jetzt heraus, wie viele deiner Lieblingsfilme aus den 80er Jahren du anhand eines einzigen Bildes erkennen kannst!
Can You Guess the '90s Movie From an Emoji Sequence?
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Do you think you're an expert on all things silver screen? If so, grab a big cup of Coke, a big tub of fresh popcorn and see if you can match the emoji sequence to the movie from the '90s.
If You Can Identify These Objects, You're Probably a Baby Boomer
Baby boomers were right there when go-go boots first came on the scene, and they know church keys weren't for opening locks! If you're up to speed with the baby boomer era, do you think you can identify each of our quiz items from just one image? Take a walk down memory lane, and find out!
How Lie Detectors Work
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Lie detection is a consistently controversial topic -- how can a machine tell truth from deception? Does everyone have the same physiological reaction when telling a lie? If so, how can some people "beat the box"? Find out what these devices measure and if they really can detect lies.
How Aliens Work
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Alien life forms would probably differ from those on Earth but still adhere to certain principles. Learn about astrobiology and the search for alien life forms.
How Speakers Work
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The best amplifier, receiver and CD player won't do you much good, if you don't have good speakers. Speakers are the final step in the stereo process -- the key component that turns electronic data into sound.
How Maglev Trains Work
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Magnetic levitation trains are becoming a popular transportation topic all around the globe. Learn about electromagnetic suspension, the most popular type of maglev train.
How Skyscrapers Work
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People build skyscrapers primarily because they are convenient -- you can create a lot of real estate out of a relatively small ground area. They're also awe-inspiring. Skyscrapers capture our imagination -- how high can we build them? Learn about the architecture and design of these monumental buildings.
How Night Vision Works
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Most of us instinctively think of darkness as a way to hide. Night vision has changed all that. So, how can you see someone standing over 200 yards away on a pitch-black night? Find out.