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How Perl Works
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Perl is easy to use once you know the basics. It can be used to create DOS batch files, C shell scripts, CGI scripts for Web pages and more. Get a great introduction to this versatile programming language!
Meaning of Taoism
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Taoism is a collection of philophies and ideas that has survived for almost two thousand years. Learn more about the meaning of Taoism.
10 Off-label Uses of Antidepressants
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Antidepressants are often used to treat things that aren't depression. Find out about off-label antidepressant use at HowStuffWorks.
How Verbal Self-Defense Works
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A fascinating article that explains the techniques and science behind verbal self-defense!
How a Block and Tackle Works
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A fascinating article that describes how a block and tackle (as well as levers and gears) works!
How Radio Scanners Work
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The air around you is bursting with radio waves -- and you can tap into them with minimal effort. With a simple radio scanner, all sorts of transmissions are within your earshot. Find out how radio scanners let you listen in on everything from police to astronaut transmissions.
How the Year 2000 Problem Worked
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Until recently, computer programmers used two-digit placeholders for the year portion of the date in their software. Guess what happened when we realized the system couldn't account for the first two numbers? Mass panic.
The Real Story Behind We Are Marshall
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The story told in "We Are Marshall" sounds a little like the invention of a screenwriter, but its events really took place.
How can some of the world's oldest people also lead unhealthy lives?
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Some of the oldest people have oddly lead unhealthy lives. Learn why some people can smoke until they are 100 and how the oldest people get so old.
Top 5 Myths About Google, Inc.
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Do you know the myths about Google and what is true or false about this giant company? Take a look at our list of top five myths about Google.