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From Typewriter to Boombox: Can You Identify These Old-School Technologies?
With the evolution of technology over the last 25 years, nearly everything we knew as children is now considered obsolete. Check out these old-school technologies and see if you can identify them.
How the Oculus Rift Works
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Is VR gaming finally here? Find out how the Oculus Rift headset might finally give us a truly immersive entertainment experience.
What Is a Watt?
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Amps, volts, watts, and ohms are the main units used for measuring electricity. Find out how amps, watts, volts, and ohms relate to electricity.
What is a gimbal -- and what does it have to do with NASA?
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What is a gimbal -- and what does it have to do with NASA? Gimbals help ships and space ships stay correctly oriented. Find out what is a gimbal.
How the Avatar Machine Works
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The Avatar Machine lets users see themselves from a third-person perspective as if they were in a virtual environment. Learn about the Avatar Machine.
Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Depression
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Vagus nerve stimulation may help people who are diagnosed with treatment-resistant depression. Learn about the pros and cons of vagus nerve stimulation.
Can You Answer All of These Questions an Electrician Should Know?
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Are you an electrician, or thinking about becoming one? Do you know all there is to know about fuses, circuits, currents and more? If so, challenge yourself against our quiz on all things electrician!
The Lifeguard Knowledge Quiz
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Lifeguards use a variety of techniques to save lives and scan for potential victims on a daily basis. In this quiz, we're testing you on various skills that will put you in the position of a lifeguard! Try this quiz now to see how well you do!
How Zippers Work
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Better than buttons? Maybe. Less time-consuming than laces? Definitely. As far as fastening mechanisms go, the zipper is a work of art. Learn exactly what makes up a zipper and how it all fits together so perfectly.
What Does the CE Certification Logo Mean?
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Have you ever noticed the CE certification logo stamped on consumer products and electronics? Find out what this logo says about the product you're buying.