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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.
What Is an Algorithm?
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When you use programming to tell a computer what to do, you also get to choose how it's going to do it. So, what is an algorithm? It's the basic technique used to get the job done.
How GameCube Works
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It's not the best-selling console... or the one with the best buzz... or the one with the most bells and whistles. But it's still one heck of a cool machine. Check out what the GameCube has under the hood.
How Phone-line Networking Works
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Phone-line networking is one of several ways to connect the computers in your home. Learn the basics.
How Deinonychus Upended the Way We Look at Dinosaurs
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The 1964 discovery of Deinonychus in southern Montana was groundbreaking for many reasons, mostly because it helped prove that birds are direct descendants of dinosaurs.
Railroads During World War II
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Railroads during World War II were placed under more strict government control to aid in the war effort. Read about railroad industry of World War II.
Joe Oros: Chief Designer of the 1965 Ford Mustang
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Ford Studio chief Joe Oros oversaw the design of the prototype that would become the 1965 Ford Mustang. Read his account of how it all happened.
Are the Sodium Lauryl Sulfates in Shampoo Safe?
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Sodium lauryl sulfate is a lather-producing agent found in most shampoos. Learn whether sodium lauryl sulfate poses a health risk or not.
How do armadillos roll into a ball?
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An armadillo ball is what it sounds like: an armadillo rolled up in a ball. Read why an armadillo ball is more than a shape -- it's a defensive tactic.
How Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems Work
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Exterior insulation and finishing systems, or eifs, are common throughout the United States. Learn about eifs or exterior insulation and fishing systems.