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What Happened to SoBe Drinks?
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Some local convenience store shelves have remained relatively unaltered over the last few decades. Bright-colored labels and sugar-packed drinks are still in high supply, but beverage fans may recall distinctive glass bottles with two lizards on the label that have seemed to disappear.
Neighbor-spoofing Robocalls Are the New Nuisance
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People are being bombarded by telemarketing calls with numbers that look local, but aren't. The FCC is cracking down on these scammers.
Moon-eyed People: Mysterious Beings or Welsh Settlers?
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The moon-eyed people legend describes a mysterious race of pale-skinned, blue-eyed people who supposedly lived in the Appalachian region before the Cherokee arrived. According to Cherokee legend, these people could not see well in daylight, forcing them to live in caves and only come out at night.
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.
How Internet Infrastructure Works
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Do you ever wonder how the internet really works? How do web pages, email and music move to and from your computer? Learn all about the amazing global network we call the World Wide web.
How the African Diamond Trade Works
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Blood diamonds in Africa are sold illegally to fund civil wars and terrorism. Find out about blood diamonds in Africa and the African diamond trade.
How the American Red Cross Works
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After Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of the United States, most of us saw what the Red Cross can do -- and what it cannot do. But the Katrina disaster isn't the first sign of conflict in the ranks of this humanitarian organization. Learn about the functions and history of the American Red Cross.
Which economic bubble will be next to burst?
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What will be the next economic bubble to burst? Read up on current economic bubbles and how likely they are to burst.
How HeLa Cells Work
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While HeLa cells have been star players in medical research for decades, the woman behind them remained in the shadows for years. Discover the amazing story of Henrietta Lacks and her immortal cells in this article.
Thought Experiment: What Would a World Without Guns Be Like?
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Would populations boom and violence cease? Or would humans and human nature essentially remain the same?