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How Lie Detectors Work
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Lie detection is a consistently controversial topic -- how can a machine tell truth from deception? Does everyone have the same physiological reaction when telling a lie? If so, how can some people "beat the box"? Find out what these devices measure and if they really can detect lies.
Can You Actually Tell Hybrid Models Apart From Their Gas-Powered Counterparts?
The automotive world has become saturated with hybrids all of a sudden, but can you tell a real hybrid from its gas-powered cohorts? Take a spin through this quiz to see if you can tell the difference! It's not as easy as you think!
Air Pollution Kills 5.5 Million Per Year, Half in China and India Alone
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Millions of people die every year because of poor air quality, new international research finds. That number is expected to rise in coming years.
Grassoline: Can we fuel cars with grass?
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Grassoline for fuel is a concept that is under development in the ongoing search for an alternative to oil. Learn about the concept of grassoline.
13 Overturned Supreme Court Cases
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The U.S. Supreme Court may be the highest court in the land, but the justices that sit on the bench sometimes reverse course. It doesn't happen often, but here are 13 Supreme Court cases in history that have been overturned.
Top 12 Countries the U.S. Owes Money To
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The United States spends a huge chunk of its national paycheck on debt obligations. Where is all that money going?
How Do I Get a Job in the White House?
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A White House job may seem like fun, but first you must answer a number of difficult questions about yourself. Find out how to get a White House job.
5 Successful Counterfeiters
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Successful counterfeiters are becoming more and more rare. Read the tales of some of the most famous and successful counterfeiters ever caught.
5 Worst Financial Panics in U.S. History
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The 5 worst financial panics in U.S. history all happened around the turn of the century. What do they have in common? Could the same problems occur today?
How Sarah Palin Works
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Sarah Palin is a hot commodity on the McCain-Palin ticket: Her youth and conservative ideals have garnered publicity. Learn about Sarah Palin and her ideals.