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How Many Skin Cells Do We Shed Every Day?
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You shed skin cells everyday, but do you know how many? Take a look at the surprising amount of skin cells shed by your body every day.
U.S. Coins Display No Numerical Values — Not Even the Government Knows Why
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Why aren't there numbers on American coins? The words "dime," "penny" and "nickel" sure don't convey anything obvious. Is the U.S. just being inhospitable to guests?
10 Most-spoken Languages in the World (2 Are From India)
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If you are searching for the most-spoken languages in the world, you are really asking how people communicate across culture, history, and geography.
10 Most Destructive Storms
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Witch homicide aside, Dorothy was lucky that her home safely traveled to Oz after the tornado. Many people who lived through the storms on our list were left with nothing.
How Narco States Work
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Narco states are places where illegal drugs are openly traded with governmental approval. Learn all about narco states.
How Data Centers Work
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Cloud computing, e-mail services and streaming media all have to be handled by interconnected computers. Find out how data centers work.
How 4G Works
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4G networks promise to deliver all the speedy data we could wish for, but do they? Learn all about how 4G works and the future of 4G.
10 Businesses Supposedly Controlled by the Mafia
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Mafia businesses can be both legit and non-legit. Find out what businesses the Mob has its hooks in, and how it maintains control.
How the Euro Works
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As of January 1, 2002, the euro is the official monetary unit of 12 nations. Find out all about the euro, who's using it and the widespread effects of having a single European currency.
How StumbleUpon Works
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StumbleUpon is an online social network that lets members share their favorite sites with other people. Learn how StumbleUpon lets you stumble sites.