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How CGI Scripting Works
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CGI scripts are used to create dynamic Web pages. When you fill out and submit a form or add your name to a guestbook, you're using CGI. Learn what CGI is and how to create your very own scripts.
10 Real Animals That Seem Make-believe
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The world boasts an incredible diversity of animals, some of which are so colorful and bizarre they seem made-up. Meet 10 of them at HowStuffWorks.
How P.T. Barnum Worked
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Born to be a showman, P.T. Barnum overcame a number of obstacles (including numerous fires, the loss of several fortunes and one dead elephant) in order to make a buck. Who was this man who was so determined to create the greatest show on Earth?
What's Mutual Assured Destruction?
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Mutual assured destruction was the principle behind Cold War military strategy. Learn about mutual assured destruction and its violent implications.
How much money do I really need to live?
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Determining how much money you need to live entails separating needs from wants. Learn how peer pressure affects how much money you need to live.
How Music Sampling Works
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Music sampling takes an instrumental track from a classic song and reworks it into a new piece. Learn how music sampling works and the legal issues involved.
Can You Guess the Stephen King Movie From a Single Sentence Summary?
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From killer dogs to killer clowns, killer cars to killer laundry presses, Stephen King has been the King of Horror for decades now. Let's see how many of his movies you can ID from a short description. There's nothing to be afraid of!
How Well Do You Remember the Twilight Movies?
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The Twilight Saga is the brainchild of a dream Stephenie Meyer had about a girl who fell in love with a vampire. Hop on our back, spider monkey, and take the quiz now!
Can You Identify The Superhero From Three Hints?
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Grab your cape, shield and genetically engineered spider, we're about to take a ride on the hero train. We're going full DC and Marvel here, so let's see if you know who we're talking about.
The Ultimate Disney Quiz
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The magic of Disney has captivated audiences for nearly a century with some of the most endearing and heartbreaking movies to ever be made. Like the company's many characters, see if you can rise to the challenge and beat this quiz.