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How Scanners Work
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Before the digital camera explosion, flatbed scanners were the way to get images into a PC and online. These devices turn images on paper into data you can access on a computer. Find out how scanners analyze, process and transfer images.
What was the first telescope that humans launched into space?
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The history of space exploration is full of firsts: first animal in space, first human on the moon, first probe to reach mars. But as they say, you've got to look before you leap. So what was the first telescope launched into space?
Which Powerpuff Girl Are You?
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Townsville needs saving, but before you can defeat Mojo Jojo or the mysterious Him, you need to find out which Powerpuff Girl you are. Are you Blossom, Bubbles or Buttercup? Take our quiz to find out!
How Apartment Leases Work
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So, you've found the perfect apartment -- the location is great, there's lots of space, and you're ready to move in with some close friends. But before you pack everything up, make sure you take a close look at the lease.
10 Things You Need to Know About Wood Pellet Fireplaces
To save money, many people are considering alternative heat sources, and wood pellet fireplaces are one possible solution to rising energy costs. But what do you need to know before you head out to buy one of these energy savers?
Winter Weather Survival Quiz
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It seems that even before we're ready, the cold months are back again making us wonder why we choose to live where we live. Take this quiz to see if you're ready to face the frigid conditions of winter!
Epimedium, Bishop's Hat, Barrenwort
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Low-growing foliage of great distinction and spring flowers make epimediums, also known as bishop's hat or barrenwort, a good choice. Flowers in soft colors sometimes bloom before plants leaf out. Learn about this shade-loving perennial.
How to Build a Magnetic Generator
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You'd like to build a magnetic generator as you've heard it's just the thing to provide cheap energy for your house. Read on and learn how to build a small model magnetic generator before you progress to the bigger version.
Calculating Convection Oven Cooking Times
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Before you test out your favorite old cookie recipe in your new convection oven, you'll need to make a few adjustments to time and temperature. This chart will help you avoid the burns that come with switching oven types.
Lift or Drag? The Physics of Flight Quiz
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Long before the Wright brothers guided their fixed-wing aircraft over the North Carolina dunes, daredevils and engineers worked to decode the secrets of sustained heavier-than-air human flight. What do you know about the physics of flight?