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What are supercomputers currently used for?
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Supercomputers are the whiz kids of the computing world - they're the fastest, most powerful machines around. Find out what supercomputers are used for.
Inside '21'
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The movie 21 is about math prodigies from MIT who used card counting to win millions in blackjack. Learn more about 21.
5 Times Americans Have Become Royalty
Americans don't have a royal family, but are fascinated by royalty. HowStuffWorks looks at five Americans who married into royalty.
Can You Pass This Canadian Trivia Quiz?
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You know the basic facts about Canada, but there's a whole lot more to know as well. Think you're a Canadian trivia master? Take the quiz to find out if you know some lesser-known trivia!
How the Freedom of Information Act Works
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The Freedom of Information Act gives citizens access to government materials, but not every document is made public. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
How Jackson Pollock Worked
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Jackson Pollock was an incredibly talented artist. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about Jackson Pollock.
Can You Match the Comedian to the Cartoon Character They Voiced?
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Evident by their name, comedians are skilled when it comes to making you laugh, largely thanks to their impeccable timing. Well, these comedians took their talents to the animated world, and for viewers, it was worth every second.
Top 10 Ancient Chinese Inventions
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The ancient Chinese brought us many great innovations, including some that we take for granted in the modern world. Let's examine 10 of ancient China's greatest inventions.
How does the Internet work?
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The Internet lets you transfer information around the world in seconds. But the pieces of your file may not all get there the same way. How does all that data get where it's supposed to go without getting lost?
Common-law Marriage and Divorce Differ by State
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The archaic practice of common-law marriage still exists in a handful of states. HowStuffWorks finds out more about common-law marriage.