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Charging Plug-in Hybrids on a Smart Grid
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Curious about charging plug-in hybrids on a smart grid? Read about what it takes to charge a plug-in hybrid at HowStuffWorks.
Is Jainism the World's Most Peaceful Religion?
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Nonviolence is central to the core of Jainism, as everything has a soul - animals, flowers and bacteria, as well as people. How do Jainists practice this in daily life?
Does 'Obamacare' require Americans to be implanted with microchips?
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Does 'Obamacare' require Americans to be implanted with microchips? Find out if the Affordable Care Act really requires us to have microchip implants.
The Eastern Indigo Snake Lives in Gopher Tortoise Burrows
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The eastern indigo snake takes advantage of a unique shelter that provides much-needed protection to the endangered species and its young.
All 'Aboot' Canadian Holidays
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What's Victoria Day all about? Why is Canadian Thanksgiving in October? We'll give you a quick tour of Canadian holidays.
William Walker: The American Mercenary Who Named Himself President of Nicaragua
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Before being executed in 1860 for his misadventures, William Walker, known as a 'filibuster,' raised a private army and briefly installed himself as the president of Nicaragua.
How Quinceañeras Work
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Quinceañeras celebrate Hispanic girls' transition to womanhood and official entrance into society. What makes them different from run-of-the-mill birthday parties?
Name That Car! We Give You a Picture, You Place the Make and Model
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The history of the car is short but exciting. From the very beginning of engineering to modern performance vehicles that would make Karl Benz blush, there's a lot to know about classic and modern cars. Put your knowledge to the test today.
What Is the Biggest Cat in the World? Top 9 Species in the Wild
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Get ready to unleash your inner wild as we prowl into the heart of the animal kingdom, where the biggest cat in the world roams. And no, we're not talking about Barivel, the Maine coon who holds the record for the longest domestic cat in the world.
Can You Identify All 40 of These Common House Plants?
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They light up our houses with color and cleanse our air, but can you do them a solid in return and tell us what their names are?