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From Human Skulls to Handguns, the Paris Lost and Found Has Seen It All
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Human skulls, a Napoleonic-era saber, decades-old prosthetic legs and a telescope from Victorian England - they all live on the shelves of the Bureau of Found Objects in Paris, France.
How Dreams Work
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Dreams combine verbal, visual and emotional stimuli into mystifying storylines. Learn about dreams, the meaning of common dreams, REM and controlling dreams.
Isky T: Profile of a Hot Rod
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The Isky T was built by legendary cam grinder Ed Iskenderian. Learn about the speedy Isky T, one of the oldest surviving unrestored hot rods.
How Well Do You Know Baseball Slang?
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Often, slang is a better description than the actual word, and that's a common case in baseball. How well do you know your baseball slang, though? Take this quiz and find out!
How Distributed Computing Works
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Shared computing pools the processing power of computers to reach a common goal. Learn about shared computing, its benefits and drawbacks.
The Delectable History of Cookbooks
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Will and Mango from Part-Time Genius delve into the fascinating history of cookbooks.
Can You Name These Ugly Cars from the '80s?
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Think you know your automobile makes and models? These vehicles debuted during the era of Punky Brewster, Pacman and power suits. Test your knowledge of these ugly cars from the 1980s!
1904 Indian
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The 1904 Indian was one of the few motorcycles of its time to use a direct-drive chain. Get information and see pictures of the 1904 Indian.
How can you avoid getting blisters when you're wearing high heels?
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The formation of blisters in high heels is a fairly common thing. But it isn't so classy to be limping. See how to avoid blisters in high heels.
How Flamethrowers Work
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When humans discovered fire, they learned to cook their food in a controlled environment. What came next? Flamethrowers, of course. What do flamethrowers have in common with their living counterpart -- fire breathers?