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Top 10 Moments in Space Bathroom History

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When you think about space travel, you probably don't take the time to wonder how astronauts go to the bathroom. However, the annals of aeronautic history abound with space bathroom tales. Here are 10 of our favorites.

How RFID Works

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RFID is a tracking system that uses intelligent bar codes to track items in a store. Learn more about RFID and find out how smart labels work.

Military Trivia Quiz

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For about as long as humans have come together in groups, we've had fighting forces to protect what's ours. They've definitely changed a lot over the centuries, though. Fight your way through this quiz and see what military trivia you know!

How CEOs Work

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The CEO of a company makes a lot of money and has access to the private jet -- so how did he or she get this clout? Learn what a CEO's responsibilities are.

The Canada Quiz

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For all of you Canadians out there, it's time to see what you actually know about your country. If you think there are no facts about Canada that can surprise you, take this quiz and prove it!

Who Qualifies for Alimony These Days?

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Alimony is on the decline in the U.S. but can still bring out a highly emotional response during divorce. Here's what you need to know about alimony.

How Historic Districts Work

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Historic districts could protect you from your neighbor's bad taste. Find out how historic districts work and how your neighborhood could become one.

Why Jim Thorpe Is Often Considered the Greatest Athlete of All Time

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Jim Thorpe overcame almost insurmountable obstacles, from a rough childhood to racial discrimination, to become one of the world's greatest athletes of all time.

Why Socotra Is Known as the 'Galapagos of the Indian Ocean'

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This alien-looking archipelago off the coast of Yemen is teeming with plants and animals. Many species here are threatened or endangered. Can they be saved?

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