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How the FBI Works
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The FBI is explained in this article. Learn about the FBI.
How Auto-Versed Are You?
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Do you know enough about automobiles to earn your Auto-Versity degree? This is the quiz that will demonstrate whether or not you have an understanding about cars, trucks, companies and pop culture that spans the entire subject!
10 Really Smart People Who Did Really Dumb Things
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Having a Ph.D., four stars on your general's uniform or a seat in the Oval Office won't necessarily stop you from doing things that make others want to whack you on the head with a "how could you?" Here are 10 who should've thought twice.
10 Types of Study Bias
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We often think that if a drug has been studied by scientists and given a favorable outcome, then it must be safe and proven. But many kinds of biases can creep into a study, rendering it less than effective.
How Nuclear Bombs Work
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Nine countries hold the 13,000 nuclear weapons in the global stockpile. That's less than during the Cold War but it doesn't change the fact that these bombs are still a threat to global humanity. So how do they work and are we close to nuclear war?
How the Mafia Works
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The Mafia has controlled everything from the street-corner drug trade to labor-union leadership to high-level politicians. How did it start and what's its status now?
11 of the Biggest Lies in History
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You don't look fat in those pants. I am not a crook. I never met her. Lots of us lie, but some lies are more detrimental than others. What are some of the biggest whoppers ever told?
What can your spit tell you about your DNA?
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Doctors always want your blood, but one day, a health care professional may ask you to open up and say, "Ptooey!" Why? Your spit holds a mother lode of biological information.
How Commercial Jingles Work
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Commercial jingles are written about a product and, if done correctly, can stick in your head for days. Learn about the use of commercial jingles.
You're a True Auto Fan If You Can Identify More Than 11 of These Automobiles
Are you the kind of auto fan who knows a Firebird from a Thunderbird or a Blazer from a Bronco? If you know a Sera from a Scarab and a Fenyr from a Fiat, then you MUST be a true auto fan. Take the quiz and prove it!