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How Microsoft Surface Tabletop Works
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Microsoft Surface tabletop allows multiple users to share and manipulate information on a tabletop computing interface. Learn how Microsoft Surface tabletop works.
10 Hispanic Scientists You Should Know
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He built President Eisenhower an indoor golf-training machine, analyzed the Zapruder film and searched for an Egyptian pyramid's treasure chamber using cosmic rays. Aren't you dying to meet this wide-ranging scientist?
What's a blue zone, and am I living in one?
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What's a blue zone, and am I living in one? Read this article to find out what a blue zone is, and to determine if you live in one.
What grade of steel was used in the World Trade Center?
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The materials used to build the World Trade Center's twin towers have been heavily scrutinized since the 9/11 terrorist attacks -- including the steel that formed the frames of the skyscrapers.
How Forensic Dentistry Works
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Forensic dentistry, also known as forensic odontology, is a way of identifying people by their teeth. Forensic dentistry encompasses bite-mark analysis.
10 Tips for Telling Fact From Fiction
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It can be hard to tell fact from fiction. Here are 10 tips to help you tell fact from fiction.
The Cake Is a ___: Can You Fill In the Blank on These "Portal" Quotes?
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"A complimentary escape hatch will open in 3, 2, 1." Just kidding. We're not going to let you off that easy, because if you want to escape through this "Portal" quiz, then you'll have to fill in a few blanks first!
Do We Actually Swallow Spiders in Our Sleep?
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Worried about creepy-crawlies entering your mouth while you sleep? Relax, spiders have no interest in being eaten. In fact, there's no record of anyone swallowing a spider while sleeping.
How Aquaculture Works
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Aquaculture provides food and replenishes other scarce resources. Learn how aquaculture works and how aquaculture industry supplies the goods we use.
Mood Ring Color Chart: Decoding the Colors and Emotions
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Decode your feelings with our ultimate mood ring color guide! Find out what your mood ring is trying to tell you – are you stressed, happy, or something else entirely.