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How Breast Pumps Work
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Breastfeeding is a healthy way to feed young children, but busy schedules and other factors may keep mom from being available when baby's hungry. Breast pumps can help bridge that gap.
Was Tyrannosaurus rex a predator or a scavenger?
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Hollywood makes T. rex seem fast and agile, but some scientists think it was a scavenger, like a vulture. So which was it?
Could you dig a hole all the way to the Earth's mantle?
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Have you ever read "Journey to the Center of the Earth" and wondered if it were possible to do it? Well, scientists are in the process of giving it their best shot. How hard is it to dig a hole this deep, and what might they find?
Death by Invention: 5 Inventors who Died by Their Own Work
Some inventors have died from their own work. So, is it fate or irony that led these five inventors to die by the hands of their own work?
How Thermoses (Vacuum Flasks) Work
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How can the same device keep hot things hot and cold things cold? Find out what goes on inside a Thermos!
Top 5 Feminist Movements
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Feminist movements aren't all about bra-burning; they're serious efforts to change the way we think about gender equality. Read about five feminist movements.
How Alien Hand Syndrome Works
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Alien hand syndrome sounds like something from a B-grade horror movie, but it's a real condition. You could be completely at the mercy of your own renegade hand -- it could keep your other hand from functioning, punch you or even choke you.
How Game Theory Works
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Game theory introduction coincided with advances in economy and warfare. Read about game theory introduction and how it changed the way we wage war and bets.
How Laser Analysis Works
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Laser analysis is advancing everything from forensics and archaeology to health care and art history. Learn how laser analysis technology works.
10 Great Reasons to Change Jobs
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Changing jobs can be a stressful situation, but sometimes, it's almost mandatory for a career-minded person to switch. What are the best reasons to do this?