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The Basics of C Programming

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A computer program is the key to the digital city: If you know the language, you can get a computer to do almost anything you want. Learn how to write computer programs in C.

Lasik Surgery

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LASIK surgery corrects vision with a laser in seconds. Learn about LASIK surgery, the lasers used in LASIK surgery and recovery info and possible risks.

Think the U.S. economy works only by supply and demand? Not so. If you own a house, have a bank account or write checks, the Federal Reserve System affects your everyday life. Find out all about the Fed.

How Identity Theft Works

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Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the U.S. Learn about Internet identity theft, credit card fraud and identity theft protection.

Ultimate Guide to Winnie the Pooh

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Winnie the Pooh remains one of the world's most beloved characters. Go behind the scenes with a guide to the Winnie the Pooh movies and TV shows.

How Stress Works

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Understanding stress requires you to learn the various types of stress and the different causes. Learn how stress affects you and how to relieve it.

How Body Farms Work

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Imagine walking through a field and stumbling upon scads of corpses, all in various states of decomposition. It's not the setting for your next nightmare, but rather a very real discipline of forensic anthropology.

How That Creamy Chocolate Is Made

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Chocolate comes from the equatorial cacao tree's unassuming cocoa beans. Learn the steps from tree to table as cocoa beans become sumptuous chocolate.