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How Sarcasm Works
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Sarcasm is a way of speaking in which what is said is the opposite of what is meant. Learn about sarcasm and find out why sarcasm is a lower form of irony.
How Archaeology Works
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Archaeology is the study of ancient civilizations and human remains, such as buildings, art or trash. Learn about archaeology and archaeologists.
Inside 'The Water Horse'
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The Water Horse is a movie about the mythical Loch Ness Monster. Take an inside look at The Water Horse and see pictures from the Water Horse movie.
How Remote Controls Work
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In WWII, remote controls detonated bombs for the first time. Now some of us spend an hour looking for the remote before we remember there are buttons on the TV. Find out the difference between a "universal" and a "learning" remote and check out some of the other high-tech features you can find on remotes today.
How Bluetooth Works
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Bluetooth allows electronic equipment to connect without wires. So how does it work?
How Kryptonite Works
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Learn all about the radioactive mineral known as kryptonite.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Disharmony
In the Eastern tradition, practitioners diagnose patients by following patterns of disharmony. Learn about traditional Chinese medicine disharmony.
How Political Conventions Work
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In an election year, political conventions take over the U.S. media for days, with political-party platforms and propaganda. But what real purpose do the conventions serve?
How Ghost Busters Work
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'Ghostbusters,' the movie, was fiction, but paranormal investigators really do exist. Learn how real-life ghost busters differ from Hollywood's version.
How to Lose Weight on a Low-Fat, Low-Sugar, or Low-Dairy Diet
In this article we cover diets that have you cut down on fat, sugar, or dairy. Many of them also emphasize exercise or meditation. Here are details.