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Quiz: Is your computer secure?
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Yes, computers can make life easier, but they also can put your private information at risk. Find out how much you know -- or don't know -- about computer security by taking our quiz.
Brown v. Board Wasn't the First Case to Challenge Jim Crow in Schools
Brown v. Board was a landmark case that advanced the fight against segregation laws, but it was a long road to get there. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
How do smoke detectors intercommunicate?
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Smoke detectors intercommunicate so that all detectors will sound if one is triggered. Find out how smoke detectors intercommunicate.
10 Ways the Earth Is Trying to Kill You
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Mother Earth seems to have a love/hate thing going on with humans. While the planet we call home has all the essentials we need for life, it also has some nasty - and deadly - surprises.
How the DHARMA Initiative Works
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If you're a big fan of "Lost," you're probably full of theories about the DHARMA Initiative. Learn about the DHARMA Initiative history and theories.
Why Frederick Douglass Was the Father of the Civil Rights Movement
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Frederick Douglass spent the first 15 years of his life as a slave but rose to become a famous orator and abolitionist.
How Far Would You Make It on the Pyramid Game Show?
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Do you think you have what it takes to rock the Winner's Circle on "The $100,000 Pyramid"? You don't have to be Markie Post or Billy Crystal to succeed, but it sure helps.
10 Misconceptions About Millennials
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Many of the qualities people think are inherent in Generation Y actually aren't. Learn 10 misconceptions about millennials at HowStuffWorks.
Gordon Parks' WWII Standard Oil Images Still Tell a Powerful Story
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The exhibit "Gordon Parks in Pittsburgh, 1944/1946," on display at the Carnegie Museum of Art, tells the gritty story of industrial life in America during WWII, shot by one of the preeminent photographers of the 20th century.
How Three-Way Switches Work
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You probably have at least one light that is controlled by two separate switches -- either switch can turn it on or off. Find out how the light knows what to do with two sources of input.