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Can You Name at Least 18/23 TV Shows from the '50s and '60s?

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From picture-perfect family sitcoms to swashbuckling westerns, '50s and '60s television classics have entertained the whole family for decades. See how many you can name!

10 Ways to Make the Cloud Work for You

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We explore how you can make the cloud work for you, whether you're a small business owner or a student. Learn more about the cloud at HowStuffWorks.

10 Monumental Events That Were Overshadowed by Other Events

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Where were you when Farrah Fawcett died? Chances are you don't remember. But if we threw out Michael Jackson's name you could probably answer the question. Guess what? Both events were on the same day.

How GPS Watches Work

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A GPS watch links to a net of synchronized computers orbiting Earth to provide you with highly accurate data. Learn what you can do with a GPS watch.

10 British TV Shows That Crossed the Pond

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American television networks have adapted British shows left and right. But a number of original British programs - er, make that programmes - have become hits with U.S. audiences, no translation necessary.

True Stories of How 'A Wrinkle in Time' Inspired Female Scientists

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HowStuffWorks talks to three modern-day 'Megs' to find out how they were inspired by the book 'A Wrinkle in Time.'

9 Cold Cases That Have Totally Baffled Investigators

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Despite how hard investigators work, some crimes just baffle even the most gifted detectives. They go cold. That's where these nine cases stand. Will they ever be solved?

What's the Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon?

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Have you ever met someone with a unique first name, and then all of a sudden you hear the name everywhere you turn? That's the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon at work. How did it get that handle?

How Police Sketches Work

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Police sketches are a routine part of law enforcement investigations. Read more about police sketches at HowStuffWorks.

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.

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