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Why does my computer need a battery?

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I have an older computer, and when I turned it on yesterday it would not boot. When I called technical support, they told me I needed a new battery. Why does a computer need a battery? Doesn't it get all of its power from the plug in the wall?

Archangel Names and Stories in Abrahamic Religions

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Abrahamic religions often refer to angels who are servants of God, often coming down to Earth to perform miracles and give guidance to humans. Above even the angels are what believers call archangels, who are an elite class basically serving as the Lord's chief princes, reporting to him directly.

Can You Answer the Most Asked Beauty Questions?

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Do your friends call you whenever they need makeup tips? Are you the go-to guy or gal when it comes to skincare advice? Get ready to put Google to shame and slay us with your beauty knowledge. If you're an expert, you'll ace this quiz!

What Cryptid Are You?

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Do your mountain man ways remind folks of a Yeti? Or does your long, lustrous hair inspire people to call you the "Lock' Ness Monster? If you want to find out which cryptid you're currently twinning with, hurry up and take this quiz!

Create a Brand New Hogwarts Student and We'll Tell You What House They Belong In

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Calling all Harry Potter fans! We're giving you the chance to add to J.K. Rowling's greatness! Create a new Hogwarts student to attend Hogwarts right along with Harry and the gang and we'll tell you which house you'd be sorted into.

Can You Identify All Of These Kitchen Tools And Gadgets?

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Any job in the kitchen is easy, once you have the right tools and the skills to use them. Come show us that you know which gadgets to call on when you need to top soft-boiled eggs, zest limes or frost cakes like a pro. Get cooking with this quiz!

Is the Liger a Real Animal or Just a 'Napoleon Dynamite' Gag?

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The liger is the offspring of a male lion (Panthera leo) and a female tiger (Panthera tigris). There is another type of lion-tiger hybrid called a tigon, which results from the breeding of a male tiger and a female lion. But ligers specifically have male lions as their fathers and female tigers (aka tigresses) as their mothers.

When Was Soccer Invented? Roots Trace Back Over 2,000 Years

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Soccer, football — no matter what you call it, the world's most popular sport has a long and colorful history, from its ancient origins to its modern-day status as a global phenomenon. But when was soccer invented? How did it become the "beautiful game" that captivates millions today?

Unit 731: Inhumane Medical Experimentation During WWII

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Before World War II officially began, Japan invaded China's Manchuria region (now called Guandong) in order to expand its territory and extract natural resources to grow its economy. Japan would commit numerous war crimes against the Chinese and people throughout the Asian-Pacific.

How the Old Napster Worked

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While the original Napster got sued out of business, dozens of free file-sharing utilities have popped up to task its place. Find out how the old Napster worked and why it was vulnerable to legal attacks.

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