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How Flintlock Guns Work
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Flintlock guns were extremely important weapons in the American Revolution; they also formed the foundation of all modern guns. Learn about the gun that started it all.
How Ultrasonic Welding Works
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You probably know that high pitched or high frequency sounds can break materials apart. But did you know that high frequency sounds can be used to bond materials together?
Can You Identify These Military Weapons From WWII?
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Get technical with the arms for this military quiz. We show you images of World War II weaponry that you get to ID. Celebrate your knowledge of lethal contraptions produced during the war that bested all other wars before it. Your Second World War ordnance knowledge is needed now!
Identify These Monuments!
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The United States is home to thousands of monuments, but can you name the country's first ever monument? Do you know what the Statue of Liberty looks like or where the Colosseum is? If you consider yourself well traveled, put your skills to the test and identify these monuments.
How Castles Work
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Castles played an important role in the staging of conquests and the defending of territories. Learn more about castles and find out how castles were built.
How Firewalking Works
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Firewalking barefoot over hot coals has been featured in movies and TV reality shows. Learn more about how firewalking, and not getting burned, works.
Are Soy Candles Safe For Your Home?
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Say goodbye to paraffin candles this holiday season. Learn more about 10 reasons soy candles are better for your holiday feast.
What Is The Jet Stream and How Is Climate Change Affecting It?
Polar temperatures are changing more rapidly than equatorial ones, making the jet stream slower and wider, and extreme events longer-lasting.
Would Psychic Powers Really Cause a Nosebleed?
If mental strain caused a bloody nose, academic testing sites would be awash in crimson. So why do we still see psychic nosebleeds from "Stranger Things" to "Scanners"?
Inside the Troll: The Science of Being an Awful Person
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We tend to see trolls as regular folks whose underlying negative traits are triggered and amplified by the Internet. But that isn't the whole story.