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How Google Fiber Works
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Is Google's broadband all it's cracked up to be? Get the scoop on Google Fiber.
What Is ESP? How ESP Works
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Have you ever had a dream that came true? Or called a friend at the exact moment he was calling you? Most of us have had some sort of paranormal experience. Is this evidence of the existence of ESP?
How James Bond Works
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With his dry wit and impeccable style, James Bond has been defying death in service of Queen and country for more than 50 years. Learn about his origins, allies, enemies and domination of the espionage thriller.
Can You Name All Of These Kids Toys From the '60s?
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You don't have to have been raised in the 60s to have played with Barbies, yo-yos and other popular toys from that groovy decade. So take a trip back to your parent's childhood, and see how many of these iconic 60s toys you can name from an image!
Can I Make My Own Ethanol?
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Can I make my own ethanol? Read this article to find out the answer to the question, can I make my own ethanol?
Why is offshore drilling so controversial?
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The offshore drilling controversy is often simplified to the economy vs. the environment. Learn about the offshore drilling controversy.
Can You Identify the Space Movie From a Screenshot?
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Space. The final frontier. These are the movies that take place beyond our atmosphere. Their mission, to entertain and amaze us. To boldly show what no one has seen before. Do you think you can ID them all? Fire up the booster rockets and take the quiz!
From Bigfoot to Nessie, There's a Cryptid for Every Nagging Fear
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A cryptid is an animal whose existence is unproven, meaning no corpse or live specimen has ever been documented by the scientific community. But believers still persist.
How Lipstick Works
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Lipstick is something most women have used. But do you know what ingredients are in lipstick or how it was discovered? Learn how lipstick works.
How the Oculus Rift Works
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Is VR gaming finally here? Find out how the Oculus Rift headset might finally give us a truly immersive entertainment experience.