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How Google Books Works
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Google Books aims to spread knowledge by scanning books and putting them online. See how Google Books works and the controversy surrounding Google Books.
20 Things You Didn't Know About Nintendo
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When it comes to video games, Nintendo is the oldest player in town and I mean that quite literally. The company entered the industry in the 1970s, but has actually been around for more than 125 years, beginning life as a card and toy manufacturer long before making the jump to video games. Any company [...] The post 20 Things You Didn't Know About Nintendo appeared first on Goliath.
Railroad Expansion
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The railroad expansion of the middle and late 1800s changed America forever. Read more about the westward expansion of railroads.
How Printable Computers Will Work
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Printable integrated circuits could dramatically lower production costs and make prototypes much easier. See how they will work!
Computer Pictures
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View computer pictures to see the latest desktop and mobile computer technologies. Learn about types of computers with computer pictures.
How Tape Recorders Work
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Magnetic recording is the backbone of the electronics revolution. Learn how this analog technology lets you store and erase data!
17 Bits of Nostalgia from 1957
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'American Bandstand' hit the airwaves, and the Russians launched 'Sputnik'. Read about these and more in our list of 17 bits of nostalgia from 1957.
Who invented video games?
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More than two-thirds of U.S. households play video games, according to the Entertainment Software Rating Board. Without the crazy ideas of a few pioneering folks, we might still be stuck playing marathon sessions of charades. So who do we have to thank?
What is the most isolated culture on Earth -- and what can we learn from it?
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The most isolated culture on Earth has managed to avoid the rapid evolution of society and technology. Learn about the most isolated culture.
Is the Dream of Cold Fusion Still a Possibility?
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Though a highly publicized 1989 cold fusion breakthrough was subsequently discredited, research is still being conducted in hopes of future success.