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Which is better to use for a cable modem -- a USB connection or an Ethernet card?

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I am getting a cable modem installed next week, and I have a choice of using a USB connection or an Ethernet card (NIC). Which one is better?

How do flies breathe?

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How do flies breathe? Or any other tiny insect. Is it possible to strangle them? Learn all about how flies breathe in this article.

Biting on aluminum foil can be painful. Why?

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Biting on aluminum foil can be painful -- basically, when you bite on foil, you build a battery in your mouth. Ouch!

Why Do Wint-O-Green Life Savers Spark in the Dark?

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Maybe you've tried this game of biting down on a wintergreen candy in the dark and looking in the mirror and seeing a spark. Where do those sparks come from?

Could anti-lock brakes detect a flat?

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Wouldn't it be nice to get some warning before a tire went completely flat? Good news -- anti-lock brakes could make it possible. But how?

July 13: Hollywood Sign Erected

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The Hollywood Sign symbolizes fame, fortune and the glamorous world of cinema and its stars. Learn about the history of the Hollywood Sign.

How does a frost-free refrigerator work?

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If you have an old refrigerator, you know about the frost that forms around the coils that cool the freezer. Learn how newer ones keep frost away.

What is MIME?

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What is this MIME thing that I sometimes see in my e-mail messages?

How do torpedo engines work under water?

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Since a torpedo cannot have an air-breathing engine like a boat, how is it propelled through the water?

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