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Do the Digits in My Social Security Number Represent Anything in Particular?
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Is it just a random number? Moreover, do they recycle Social Security numbers so that if someone dies, that number goes back into action?
How VINs Work
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Learn where to find your car's VIN, what the numbers mean, and how you can use VINs to help prevent theft, or learn about the history of a used car.
Why do you see 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on the copyright page of many books?
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On the first or second page of many books, near the copyright notice, there is often a series of numbers that go "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1". Why are these numbers there?
What Do Digits in Phone Numbers Mean?
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The phone number you dial to call somebody is basically an address, similar to the street address of your home. Learn how phone numbers work.
How Zero Works
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You use the number zero all the time, but it may surprise you to learn that it sometimes isn't a number at all. It may surprise you even more to learn that it was all but invented. See what else surprises you about zero in this article.
How can a totally logical machine like a computer generate a random number?
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C programming can create a formula for a computer to generate a random number, but there are other ways to. Check out this explanation and diagram.
How Bits and Bytes Work
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Bytes and bits are the starting point of the computer world. Find out about the Base-2 system, 8-bit bytes, the ASCII character set, byte prefixes and binary math.
The Coordinate Plane Comprises 2 Axes and 4 Quadrants
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A coordinate plane is a mathematical, two-dimensional plane formed by two number lines. A horizontal number line and a vertical number line intersect to form two axes (plural for axis), and a grid system comprised of four quadrants.
How Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems Work
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Exterior insulation and finishing systems, or eifs, are common throughout the United States. Learn about eifs or exterior insulation and fishing systems.
How Toilets Work
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The toilet. The john. The loo. The commode. The porcelain throne. No matter what you call it, there's no doubt it's a true technological marvel. Look beyond the commonplace bowl and see what a sophisticated water-handling system your toilet is.