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Two Truths and a Lie: American Traditions Edition
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"O, say can you see" the lie in our truths about American traditions? Take your best shot at our less than accurate facts, and see how well you know your American stuff. Will you fall for any of our whoppers?
How Polyphasic Sleep Works
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Polyphasic sleep consists of a bunch of naps throughout the day. Could you trade a continuous stretch for polyphasic sleep?
How Nanogenerators Work
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Nanogenerators can harness kinetic energy to power implanted medical devices, smartphones and other small personal electronics. See how nanogenerators work.
Top 10 Appliances We Can't Live Without
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In a pinch, you could probably do without most of the appliances in your home -- but would you want to? Life would certainly be different without these 10.
11 Inventions That Changed the World as We Know It
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Inventing a useful product or process is serious business - turn a great idea into a marketable widget, and you could earn millions of dollars. But that doesn't mean your widget has to be straitlaced and conservative.
Top 10 Classic Holiday Foods
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Classic holiday foods are staples in helping us celebrate the holidays every year. Check out our top 10 classic holiday foods in this article.
How Recording Studios Work
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Recording studios are where the magic happens in the music business. Learn more about recording studios at HowStuffWorks.
How to Make Money as a Kid
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How can a kid make money today? Learn how to make money as a kid at HowStuffWorks.
How Movie Sound Works
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Spielberg says that sound is the major technological achievement of contemporary film. The current systems really are amazing. Learn all about movie sound!
Are These Christmas Traditions From the Past Real or Fake?
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Are you sure you know about the real origins of tree decorating? What about the reason we send Christmas cards every December? This quiz will leave you knowledgeable about all things Christmas past - and how those traditions shape our experiences today!