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5 Worst Financial Panics in U.S. History
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The 5 worst financial panics in U.S. history all happened around the turn of the century. What do they have in common? Could the same problems occur today?
10 Nightmare Scenarios From the Internet of Things
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The Internet of Things will be a connected world stretching from your kitchen blender to the satellites overhead. Learn how the IoT could go wrong.
5 Improvements in Offshore Oil Drilling
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The explosion and fire that destroyed the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico in April 2010 killed 11 crew members and triggered an environmental nightmare.
Why do breakup songs hurt so good?
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Why do breakup songs hurt so good? Read about heart-breaking music and why we love to listen to songs about breaking up.
Mayday Meaning: Exploring the International Distress Call
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The words aren't arbitrary, so why do pilots and sailors call out 'Mayday!' rather than something else?
Only 1 in 16 People Can Identify All of These Muscles From an Image. Can You?
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From the tip of your toes to the top of your head, do you know the names of all the different muscles working hard to keep your body upright and functioning? Test your muscular system knowledge with this anatomical quiz!
How Digg Works
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Learn all about Digg, a user-driven news Web site that brings together news stories drawn from every corner of the Web.
How Business Accounting Works
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Running your own business is not a simple task, and perhaps one of the most difficult parts is dealing with the finances -- money coming in, money going out... Find out all about small business accounting.
What Happens When Your Insurance Says Your ER Visit Was 'Avoidable'?
HowStuffWorks looks at a health insurance policy denying claims from people who use the ER for reasons that are 'avoidable.'
The Byford Dolphin Accident: How 5 Deep-Sea Divers Met Grisly Deaths
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In 1983, the worst-ever diving accident occurred. Five people working on an oil rig experienced explosive decompression, which caused them to die in horrific ways.