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10 Political Scandals
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Politicians have given the world plenty to talk about over the years. See our list of 10 political scandals, including Watergate.
How Google Voice Works
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Have you heard about Google Voice? It allows someone to call one phone number and reach you no matter where you are. See how Google Voice works.
How the French Revolution Worked
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The French Revolution brought the end to the monarchy -- and many lives. Start with the Old Regime and follow the French Revolution to the guillotine.
Breast Cancer: Everything You Need to Know
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Breast cancer is a disease impacting the lives of millions of women. Learn how breast cancer works, it symptoms and treatments.
How Electromagnetic Pulse Attacks Work
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Learn how EMPs work and how these weapons could tear apart modern technology.
What Is Universal Basic Income, and Does It Work?
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Pilot programs are testing whether having universal basic income can change your life for good. What have they learned so far?
10 Outrageous Experiments Conducted on Humans
Some truly bizarre and troubling things have been done through the ages in the quest for scientific knowledge. The 10 experiments on this list all made humans into lab rats.
How Hostage Negotiation Works
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A hostage situation places innocent civilians directly in harm's way, and armed intervention places the hostages at even greater risk. Learn how a skilled negotiator uses psychology, instinct and deception to achieve a peaceful end.
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 Green Pavement Works
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Green pavement is porous, meaning that it permits water to seep through to the ground. Learn why green pavement is good for the environment.