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A Guide to Botanicals for Seniors
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Botanicals have been receiving a lot of press lately, but they can be dangerous. Learn about the safety of botanicals for seniors.
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.
How Virtual Reality Military Applications Work
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Virtual reality military applications include battlefield simulations and military vehicle simulations. Learn about virtual reality military applications.
10 Aviation Innovations We'd Be Stuck on the Ground Without
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In the world of flight, it's a fine line between flying high and falling fast. Can you name 10 of the innovations that keep planes and their passengers airborne?
5 Ways to Use Algae for Fuel
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Could we use algae for fuel? Keep reading to discover 5 Ways to Use Algae for Fuel.
9 Extinct Exotic Sea Creatures
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A stunning array of strange and ferocious aquatic beasts patrolled Earth's waters long before they became the stuff of legends and "Jurassic Park" movies. One could eat a great white shark in one gulp.
10 Myths About Spiders
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We think we know all about spiders - they spin webs to trap prey; if they bite you, you might die. And if you find one in your house, you should set it free. But what if all these beliefs are a web of lies?
How Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) Work
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Light emitting diodes form numbers on digital clocks, send data from remote controls and illuminate watches - the simple genius of the design makes it infinitely applicable. And now, LEDs are affordable.
How Pet Psychics Work
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If you have pets, you may have wondered whether they know what you're thinking. Learn what pet psychics claim that they can do.
The Flower Identification Quiz
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Flowers are one of the few things in this world that can convey hundreds of feelings. But while you may know what they mean, do you know what they are called? Find out if you can correctly identify all the flowers in this quiz!