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Do You Know These Common Gen X Phrases?
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Calling all so-called slackers and slacker-lovers out there - or the so-called Generation X people out there! If you are one, can you still recall the catchphrases and popular words of your era? Or if you're familiar with Gen X culture, then try this quiz for size! Go!
How does the toilet in a commercial airliner work?
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When flushing the toilet in a passenger airplane, I'm amazed by the huge noise it makes -- like a powerful vacuum cleaner. Can you explain what makes this noise?
What exactly is a blueprint?
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If you've ever seen a construction site, you may have noticed that the general plans for construction are drawn out in the form of blueprints. What exactly are blueprints, though, and how are they made? Find out in this article.
Tips for Bathing, Brushing, and More When You Have Arthritis
Bathing and brushing when you have arthritis can be a painful task. Learn more about bathing and brushing with arthritis at Discovery Health.
How Car Washes Work
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Thinking about scraping those bugs off your windshield? Wish someone else would do it? Take a ride through an automatic car wash and see how it makes your car shine.
How Crossbows Work
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The crossbow, a weapon popular with Wookiees, vampire slayers and some modern hunters, looks like a cross between a bow and a rifle. Learn how it was invented.
10 Stand-up Facts About Waterless Urinals
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Waterless urinals still haven't quite broken through to the mainstream, but they can save users billions of gallons of water over standard models. Read on to find out how they work, and stay safe and sanitary.
How does Dursban work?
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How does the pesticide Dursban work? Does it have the same effect on humans that it has on insects?
How to Clean Natural Fabrics
Cleaning natural fabrics requires some special know-how. Learn how to care for your favorite clothes that are made from natural fabrics.
How Do Television Ratings Work?
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How do television ratings work? How do they figure out how many people are watching a show?