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How the Antikythera Mechanism Worked
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Could an ancient, shoebox-size geared device change the way we think about technology's history?
How Jack the Ripper Worked
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Jack the Ripper was a brutal serial killer who haunted the West End of London in 1888. Read about Jack the Ripper and his bloody killing spree.
Kids' Bedroom Decorating Ideas
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Color and furniture can be used to execute a limitless number of themes for a child's bedroom. Check out these kids' bedroom decorating ideas.
How Plague Works
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You may be familiar with the medieval "Black Plague," but did you know that bouts of plague still break out today? Find out what causes an outbreak, why plague still exists and how the plague has influenced history.
How Tiger Sharks Work
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Tiger sharks are named for the dark spots and stripes that mark juveniles. Learn how tiger sharks are equally as ferocious as tigers.
What are green communities?
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Green communities do everything they can to limit their footprint on the environment. Find out what you can do to make green communities.
How Glassblowing Works
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Glassblowing may seem like a fairly recent art form, but it's really been around since the Roman Empire. Read more about glassblowing.
How China's Pollution Sniffers Work
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Air pollution in China has spurred the training of air pollution sniffers to detect toxic gas. Read more about air pollution detection through smell.
10 Completely Awful (and Anonymous) Bridesmaid Tales of Woe
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Despite all the planning that goes into a wedding, sometimes there are missteps, mishaps -- even major disasters. Read 10 bridesmaid horror stories.
Can You Identify These Horror Movie Villains From an Image?
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Any good horror movie needs a good villain. Well, a bad villain. You know what we mean. How many of them do you think you could identify just by seeing a single image? Take the quiz and find out!