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Top 10 Things That Women Invented

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By the end of the 20th century, female inventors held 10 percent of all patents, a disparity indicating the hurdles women faced in receiving credit for their ideas. The inventors on this list overcame those obstacles.

Origins of Islam: A Religious History

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The origins of Islam trace back to the early seventh century on the Arabian Peninsula. Islam began in the city of Mecca, where a man named Muhammad, a successful merchant from a powerful tribe, received a divine revelation.

Why Do Sheepshead Fish Have 'Human' Teeth?

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The sheepshead fish is a curiosity to anglers and marine biologists alike. This unique species, found along the Atlantic coast of North America, has long received attention for its strange dental structure, resembling that of humans.

18 Tropical Rainforest Animals You Should Know

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A rainforest is simply a forest that receives a lot of rain. But when you think "rainforest," the image that comes to mind is probably a tropical rainforest: one located near the equator, between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone — Film vs. Book Quiz

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Accio errors, replacements and exclusions! This quiz is all about what happens when books are adapted into movies. If you can get more than 30 of these correct, you'll receive your invitation to Hogwarts.

How Cable Television Works

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Millions of people receive their television signal through a cable TV connection. Most of them don't actually know what "cable TV" is, what it does or how it got its name. Find out!

How does a 'bionic eye' allow blind people to see?

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A company called Second Sight has received FDA approval to begin U.S. trials of a retinal implant system that gives blind people a limited degree of vision. Find out how the 'bionic eye' will work.

Can You Get More Than 11 Right on This Resurrection Quiz?

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Are you ready to answer these Resurrection questions? Jesus breathed on his disciples so that they might receive what? Why did the disciples need to meet with the resurrected Christ in secret? See how much you really know!

Can You Name These Famous Toys From the 1990s?

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If your parents received black eyes trying to get the coveted "Tickle Me Elmo" doll for you, you just might be a '90s kid. Now, it's time to calculate your toy IQ from the decade.

How Speakers Work

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The best amplifier, receiver and CD player won't do you much good, if you don't have good speakers. Speakers are the final step in the stereo process -- the key component that turns electronic data into sound.

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