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How Would You Do on Your O.W.L'S?
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You've reached your fifth year at Hogwarts, and the time has come to take your O.W.L'S. No pressure though, it just determines whether you can continue to study in each specialized subject within wizardry. Good luck!
Top 5 Infections You Can Pick Up at the Nail Salon
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Nail salon infections might be rare, but customers and salon workers are at risk of spreading disease. See five nail salon infections to watch out for.
How does an EPIRB distress radio work?
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EPIRB helps rescuers locate you in an emergency situation, and these radios have saved many lives since their creation. Find out how EPIRB radios work.
The Surprising (and Backward) Evolution of Swear Words
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Swear words don't always go from taboo to acceptable. Sometimes it goes the other way. Learn why at HowStuff Works Now.
How Amplifiers Work
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It may seem like an audio add-on, but without an amplifier, you'd never be able to hear the music on your CDs (your neighbors might be happier, but would you?). Find out how amps pump it up to 11.
How No-fly Zones Work
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No-fly zones are employed by NATO and the United Nations to protect civilian populations. Learn about the enforcement and effectiveness of no-fly zones.
Even the Smartest Mathematicians Can't Solve the Collatz Conjecture
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The Collatz conjecture can be worked on by 9-year-old math whizzes, but it's flummoxed some of the greatest minds of the past century. Will it ever be solved?
How Transistors Work
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The transistor moved the world from power-hungry vacuum tubes to portable solid-state electronics. Learn about transistors and how they changed electronics.
Swedes Love Candy So Much They Celebrate It Every Saturday
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The Swedish tradition called Lördagsgodis is a celebration of all things sugary - and it happens every single weekend.
Who owns the oceans?
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International water covers 71 percent of the Earth's surface and includes five oceans. Learn how international water is shared among all the nations.