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Distinctive 'Habsburg Jaw' Came From Centuries of Inbreeding
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Many of the kings and queens of the Spanish Habsburg dynasty had a distinctive facial malady known as the Habsburg jaw. What caused it?
We'll Give You 3 College Basketball Players, You Tell Us the School
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The surest past to the NBA is college basketball. Some of the greatest players in basketball history have played for some of the best colleges. But, a number of alma maters are going to surprise you. Let's get the ball rolling on this quiz.
How Do Solar Panels Work?
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Solar cells use sunlight to produce electricity. But is the 'solar revolution' upon us? Learn all about solar cells, silicon solar cells and solar power.
How Patents Work
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Patents protect inventions and intellectual property from being copied. Learn about the uses of patents, the history of patents and about intellectual property law.
How Urban Legends Work
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Urban legends persist regardless of whether they are true or not. Read popular urban legends and learn why urban legends are culturally relevant.
Railroads During the Depression
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Railroads struggled during the Great Depression, as did the rest of the nation. Read about railroads of the Depression era and the New Deal.
How Homeowners Insurance Works
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Homeowners insurance can help if your home suffers any sort of damage. Find out how homeowners insurance works and how to save money on premiums.
How Spanglish Works
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A hybrid of English and Spanish known as Spanglish can be heard in many predominantly Hispanic areas as well as on TV and in movies. Learn where it came from and how it works.
How NASCAR Broadcasts Work
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NASCAR broadcasts are a tribute to NASCAR popularity. To keep NASCAR television viewers, NASCAR broadcasts nowadays have to be something special.
How Swine Flu Works
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Swine flu has been a growing concern. Take a look at the history of swine flu and swine flu symptoms, treatment and swine flu prevention.