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What Is a Relational Database? Example and Uses
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The relational database was born in 1970 when E.F. Codd, a researcher at IBM, wrote a paper outlining the process. At the time, databases were "flat," and stored as one long text file. Explore a relational database example and various uses!
How to Check In Somewhere on Facebook
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When you check in somewhere on Facebook, your friends can know exactly where you are. Learn how to check in on Facebook and what you should watch out for.
How Webcams Work
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If you have been exploring the Web for any length of time, then you have run across any number of Webcams in your travels. If there is something that you would like to monitor remotely, a Webcam makes it easy. Learn the steps you can take to put up your own simple Web camera.
How Telecommuting Works
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Telecommuting is an attractive alternative to office work for many people. Learn all about telecommuting at HowStuffWorks.
How Virtual Offices Work
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More and more people are working out of offices far away from their parent company. Why might this be a good idea, and what does it take to set up a virtual office? Read on to find out.
How Deep Impact Works
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How do scientists find details about the early days of our solar system? One way is to investigate comets. Find out how the Deep Impact spacecraft fired an impactor into Comet Tempel 1 to get some answers.
Here's What Happens When You Swallow a Leech
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Leech endoparasitism occurs when someone accidentally ingests a leech and it gets attached. Literally. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
How Face Transplants Work
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A face transplant may be difficult to imagine, but doctors can now transplant part, or all, of a face from a donor. Read about the face transplant.
Top 5 Gadgets on the High-tech Soldier
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Soldiers rely on all kinds of high-tech gadgets to help them get their jobs done. Some of them are specially designed for military use, while others are gizmos you might have in your pocket right now.
Why Are People Superstitious About Double-yolked Eggs?
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Friday the 13th, a black cat crossing your path and a four-leafed clover are all common superstitions. But have you heard about double-yolk eggs?