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Who's the new richest person in the world?
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Carlos Slim Helu has surpassed Bill Gates as the richest man in the world, according to a recent report. Find out how much Carlos Slim Helu's fortune is worth.
How Interpol Works
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Interpol is an international police agency that tracks criminals across national borders. Lean about Interpol and find out how Interpol is organized.
Could scientists resurrect the dodo bird?
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The dodo bird could be brought back from extinction thanks to the recent discovery of an intact dodo skeleton. Read about the recent dodo bird discovery.
Are ice blocks better than air conditioning?
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Air conditioning with ice blocks is taking root among some of the world's most powerful companies. Learn how air conditioning with ice blocks works.
How Checker Cars Work
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Checker was known for making taxicabs, but it started selling civilian models, such s the Superbra, in 1959. Learn about Checker car beginnings.
Inside "Hotel For Dogs"
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"Hotel for Dogs" tells the story of siblings who take in dozens of stray dogs. Learn how filmmakers kept up with so many animals in "Hotel for Dogs."
Are bamboo floors really green?
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Green bamboo flooring is all the rave in these days of global warming. But how green is green bamboo flooring really?
How Concrete Roofs Work
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Concrete roofs are exactly what they sound like: solid slabs of concrete capping the top of homes. How can concrete roofs protect you from big storms?
What causes halitosis?
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Halitosis is a fancy term for bad breath -- no matter what you call it, no one wants it! Learn about halitosis and how to target what's causing bad breath.
Do houses really settle?
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Houses settle for a variety of reasons, and they exhibit a variety of signs that they're settling. Learn how houses settle and why they creak.