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¿Puedes nombrar a estos artistas de los 80 a partir de su cabellera?
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La década de los 80 nos trajo mucho en términos de cultura: música enorme, hombreras muy grandes y, por supuesto, grandes melenas. Los músicos vieron sus peinados como formas de expresión, ¿pero puedes identificar a estos artistas solo por su cabello? ¡Participa en este quiz y averígualo!
How LSD Works
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LSD, also sometimes known as acid or Electric Kool-Aid, was the drug of choice for hippies. What made LSD so popular and what are acid trips like?
How Fluorescent Lamps Work
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You see fluorescent lighting all over the place -- in offices, homes, stores, dressing rooms. But there's a certain mystery to it. Find out what's going on inside these glowing tubes!
How Laser Printers Work
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Laser printers are fast, precise and inkless. So how do the words get there? How can a laser beam write on paper? Read about laser printer technology.
How Time Works
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Ever wonder why we start our year on the first of January? Or why we have January and the other 11 months in the first place? Find out all about time.
How Naming the Continents Works
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The names of the continents are well known but their origins are rather hazy. Learn about the names of the continents and where they come from.
How Emergency Power Systems Work
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Most of us are entirely dependent on electricity, so a power outage can become seriously annoying. Learn about the generators and inverters that can put an end to home power failures.
How Totem Poles Work
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Totem poles are family histories carved from trees. Learn how totem poles tell stories and commemorate special events with common symbols.
What Is Moonshine and How Is Moonshine Made?
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Moonshining has evolved from backwood stills in the South. In fact, it's downright trendy in some bars. But, why is homebrewing and winemaking legal, but not distilling your own moonshine?
How Walmart Works
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Learn the key reasons that Walmart has been able to keep its prices low -- cutting-edge technology, a frugal corporate culture and a push to make suppliers sell merchandise at cheaper and cheaper prices.