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How the Year 2000 Problem Worked
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Until recently, computer programmers used two-digit placeholders for the year portion of the date in their software. Guess what happened when we realized the system couldn't account for the first two numbers? Mass panic.
Can We Figure Out if You're Truly a Gifted Thinker From This IQ Test?
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Are you really as much of a gifted thinker as you think you thought you were thinking you were? Guess no more! This IQ quiz will let you know exactly where you stand!
U.S. Coins Display No Numerical Values — Not Even the Government Knows Why
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Why aren't there numbers on American coins? The words "dime," "penny" and "nickel" sure don't convey anything obvious. Is the U.S. just being inhospitable to guests?
What's an Easy Way to Convert Meters to Feet?
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Most of the world uses meters, apart from the U.S. and a few other countries. So what's an easy way to convert from meters to feet and vice versa?
How Aircraft Carriers Work
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Aircraft carriers are ships outfitted with flight decks to launch and land airplanes. Learn about the parts of aircraft carriers and aircraft carrier crews.
How NFL Quarterback Ratings Work
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NFL quarterback ratings are complicated. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about NFL quarterback ratings.
What Is a Van Allen Radiation Belt?
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Van Allen Radiation Belts, two zones encircling the earth in which there are relatively large numbers of high-energy (fast-moving) charged particles.
Doctor Fish Skin Treatment
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Doctor fish are used to treat a number of skin ailments. Learn about how doctor fish work at HowStuffWorks.
How Oil Refining Works
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Despite the dangers, oil refineries are essential to society in its current form. Learn how crude oil is converted into everything from butane to gasoline.
How does a long-distance call work?
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Today's computerized long-distance call systems are based on previous technologies. Learn the history of long-distance calling.