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What Is a Postal Code? A Brief History of Zip Codes
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You use it all the time, but what is a postal code, really? In short, a zip code expedites mail delivery and helps prevent fraudulent activity on credit cards.
5 Rare Parasites Found in the Human Body
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Rare parasites can be creepy. We're willing to bet that you'd go to almost any length to avoid spending time with the five rare parasites.
How Did Lefties Become Known as 'Southpaws'?
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From the worlds of politics, professional baseball and old-time boxing came a term still in use today to describe someone who has a left-handed predilection.
How to Calculate Net Operating Loss
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Businesses operating at a loss may be able to get some help come tax time. Learn how to calculate net operating loss at HowStuffWorks.
Can pressing your upper lip stifle a sneeze?
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The urge to sneeze can come upon you at the worst times. Find out if pressing your upper lip can stifle a sneeze at HowStuffWorks.
What Would Your Biblical Name Be?
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These days, kids can be named for anything, but in biblical times, names were a badge of personality, a declaration of faith, and a destiny. What would your biblical name be?
What is an atomic clock and how does it work?
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Many ads for new clocks advertise their ability to automatically synchronize themselves with the atomic clock in Boulder, Colorado. This atomic clock is more precise because it uses the frequencies of atoms as its resonator.
What is the churning sound I hear from my hard drive whenever it is retrieving data?
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What is the churning sound I hear from my hard drive whenever it is retrieving data?
What is the difference between analog and digital cell phones?
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There are two main digital systems in the U.S. One is generically known as "digital service," and the other is clearly branded as "PCS."
What is the Year 2038 problem?
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What is the Year 2038 problem? While not as bad as Y2K, learn how C programming and the standard time library is causing a Year 2038 computer boggle.