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Why Do We Have Leap Years?
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Leap years only come around once every four years. So, why are they so rare and who decided we need them anyway?
How Information Architecture Works
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Information architecture structures large amounts of information, such as information on the Web. Learn more about information architecture and the IA.
Only Child Syndrome: What It Is, Myths, and Facts
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Is Only Child Syndrome real or just a myth? Uncover the surprising truths about growing up without siblings—explore the unique traits, challenges, and advantages that set only children apart. What does science really say?
How Clouds Work
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Did bunnies just attack that sailboat, or was it a narwhal playing with a school of fish? Are you going crazy, or are you just watching the clouds?
How did ancient civilizations use sundials to tell time?
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Ancient sundials first popped up in Egypt around 1500 B.C. Learn how these sundials came about and what they were used for all those centuries ago.
5 Incredible Things You'll Learn in Third Grade
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What will your child learn in third grade? Find out what incredible things you'll learn during the third grade school year.
How Cryonics Works
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Dozens of people are frozen in cryogenic storage facilities, waiting to be revived when science is able to cure whatever killed them. But if they're dead, is revival from a frozen state even possible? Find out.
Top 10 Space Conspiracy Theories
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Space conspiracy theories feature hoaxes, government cover-ups and intelligent aliens. Check out our list of the top 10 space conspiracy theories.
How to Become a Computer Programmer
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Do you know how to become a computer programmer? Find out how to become a computer programmer in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Can an MRI machine also act as a lie detector?
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A MRI lie detector could detect truthfullness more accurately than a polygraph machine. Learn about MRI lie detectors and and MRI lie detection.