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10 Eponymous Discoveries (and the People Who Made Them)

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Ah, the pride of leaving your name on a discovery as a lasting legacy of your time here on Earth. As the 10 discoveries on this list demonstrate, you probably won't get to revel in that pride while you're still alive.

How Sigmund Freud Worked

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Why is Sigmund Freud still so important, even though most of this theories were wrong? Learn about Sigmund Freud at HowStuffWorks.

How Calculators Work

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Calculators may show up anywhere in our lives that numbers do -- from calculus class to restaurants. See how calculators work.

How Smokejumpers Work

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Smokejumpers are the men and women who specialize in fighting blazes their ground-bound peers can't reach. So who are they, and what's the "Mutilator"?

Say it Ain't So, Joe: 10 Infamous Sports Cheating Scandals

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Professional sports history is littered with infamous cheating scandals. Learn about 10 of the most infamous sports cheating scandals.

What Did Jesus Look Like? Analyzing Historical Evidence

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The true appearance of Jesus Christ has been a topic of fascination and debate for centuries. Traditional Western art often portrays him with long, flowing hair, blue eyes and a beard, but these depictions are more reflective of European aesthetics than historical accuracy. This begs question: What did Jesus look like?

How Patents Work

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Patents protect inventions and intellectual property from being copied. Learn about the uses of patents, the history of patents and about intellectual property law.

How the Berlin Wall Worked

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The Berlin Wall divided a country and a city, but it had a purpose. Examine Berlin Wall history and Berlin Wall facts and see Berlin Wall pictures.

How the MCAT Works

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The MCAT is the most brutal aspect of the medical school admissions process, but you can crack it with a little help. Learn about the MCAT.

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