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How Smoke Detectors Work
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As the saying goes, "Where there's smoke, there's fire." Smoke detectors are amazing: They're pretty inexpensive, but they save thousands of lives each year. Learn all about nuclear and light-sensing smoke detectors.
How Car Computers Work
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Cars seem to get more complicated with each passing year. Today's cars might have as many as 50 microprocessors on them. Essentially, you're driving around in a giant computer. Learn all about it.
Emperor Hirohito and Japan's Role in World War II
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Japan's Emperor Hirohito reigned for more than 60 years, and his tenure included World War II. Although he was never prosecuted for war crimes, many historians say he should have been.
Which Time Period Is Your Soulmate Stuck In?
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Get out your time machine and crank it up, it's time to find your other half! But which year are you going to? Take this quiz now and we'll guide you in the right direction!
How does the Farmers' Almanac predict weather?
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It sure would be handy to know what the weather is going to be like for the next year. Unfortunately, there's just one problem: Weather is notoriously difficult to predict. So is the Farmers' Almanac accurate, or is it just blowing hot air?
The Smallest Animal in the World Weighs Less Than 1 Milligram
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The natural world is home to some incredibly tiny creatures. From miniature mammals to tiny amphibians, many of the smallest animals in the world weigh less than a grape and are smaller than an average 5-year-old's hand.
What if we covered a city in a giant glass dome?
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Domed cities would provide the same temperature year-round, no rain or snow, and the ability to go outside without worrying about a sunburn. Have they been tried before, and what about the people who enjoy their seasons?
Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!: 'The Brady Bunch' Quiz
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"The Brady Bunch" is that rare instance of a show that became more popular in syndication. More than 40 years after its cancelation, it's still going strong. Take this quiz and test your Brady knowledge.
Do People in Prison Really Make Toilet Wine?
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When most people think of the words "wine" and "toilet," they're probably not thinking about a fermentation strategy. But as countless prisoners over the years have discovered, when it comes to alcohol, if there's a will, there's a way.
7 Eye-catching Facts About the Bright Star Vega
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Even if you've never looked through a telescope, you've probably seen Vega, one of the brightest stars in our galaxy. In fact, thousands of years ago, Vega was our North Pole star, and will be again in the future.