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5 Things Jenga Can Teach Us About Structural Engineering
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Jenga seems like such a simple game -- all you have to do is keep a tower of wooden blocks from toppling over. It may be simple, but it's anchored by several complex structural engineering concepts.
Frances Perkins: The Unsung Creator of U.S. Social Security
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FDR'sS secretary of labor was responsible for the social 'safety net' programs that kept Americans afloat during the dark days of the Depression.
Will victory gardens help us beat high food prices?
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During WWII, a victory garden was a symbol of patriotism. Today, it symbolizes a different victory. Could the victory garden fight rising food prices?
Are surgeons using video games for training?
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Surgeons and video games apparently go well together. Learn if video game play really makes a better surgeon and find out about surgeons and video games.
What's It Like in Slab City, the 'Last Free Place' in the U.S.?
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Some call it an artists colony, others a squatters' paradise. Either way, it attracts lots of visitors, billing itself as the last free place in America. So, what's it really like?
The U.S. Air Force Dropped an Atomic Bomb on South Carolina in 1958
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In the 1950s a nuclear bomb was accidentally dropped on rural South Carolina. Learn more about this weird history in this HowStuffWorks article.
How can doctors use virtual reality to treat phobias?
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Virtual medicine was developed to try and help the millions of people that suffer from phobias. Learn what virtual medicine is, and how it can treat fears.
Memorial Day in the U.S. Means Way More Than Barbecue
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Today Americans mostly celebrate it as the start of summer. But the annual May holiday has a significant history that's worthy of acknowledgment.
Does the U.S. Military Maintain Secret Underwater Bases?
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Underwater military bases sound super-cool, but what are the odds they truly exist?
How to Use Neutral Colors for Sophisticated, Understated Looks
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You know what's great about neutral colors? They complement everything. Sure, neutral colors might not scream for attention like neon colors, but they're the backbone of design and style.