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Why is it a bad idea to scare a vulture?

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Vulture vomit is as gross as it sounds -- what's more, you're guaranteed a pile of it if you scare a vulture. Read about vulture vomit and vulture facts.

Have thousands of children in China been named Olympics?

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Thousands of children in China are being named 'Olympics' to commemorate the Games. Learn about children in China being named 'Olympics.'

Why would you take poison as medicine?

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Can you really take poison as medicine? Learn about both ancient and cutting-edge ways that poison acts as medicine.

How to Determine Your Net Worth

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Curious about how to determine your net worth? Learn how to count up assets and liabilities to determine your net worth.

What Is a Hard Drive and How Does It Work?

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Nearly every desktop computer requires a hard drive for data storage, but what is a hard drive, exactly? Your hard disk drive holds all of the information available on your computer. Take a look inside this incredibly precise storage mechanism!

How Modems Work

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Most of the world still uses a standard modem to connect to the Internet. Learn how they are able to transmit so much data over a normal voice connection!

St. Patrick's Day Crafts

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St. Patrick's Day crafts include making a green leprechaun corsage and growing your own lucky sprouts. Learn about kids' crafts for St. Patrick's Day.

Hopscotch Games

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Try to keep your balance with these hopscotch games. Included are the traditional hopping game and several variations. Find out about hopscotch games.

13 Land and Water Speed Records

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If something can move on land or water, chances are someone tried to make it move the fastest. See our list of 13 land and water speed records.

6 of the World's Greatest Missing Treasures

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It seems impossible to lose something so valuable, but it has been done -- more than once. See our list of the world's greatest missing treasures.

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