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How the Year 2000 Problem Worked
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Until recently, computer programmers used two-digit placeholders for the year portion of the date in their software. Guess what happened when we realized the system couldn't account for the first two numbers? Mass panic.
Whats the difference between a documentary and a docudrama? Does either one have to be true?
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The recent uproar from members of Clinton's administration regarding ABC's docudrama "The Path to 9/11," scheduled to air on September 10 and 11, has brought into question the nature of truth when it comes to documentaries and docudramas.
What Action Video Game Are These Characters From?
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They're the games and characters you grew up with or the ones that you only encountered recently. If you know their names and faces, then that's just half the battle. See if you can complete this quiz with just one life!
Why Are Orcas Attacking Boats? Experts Weigh In
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For the past few years, orcas attacking boats have been making headlines, most recently off the coasts of Spain in the Atlantic Ocean. These incidents, involving a group of orcas known as the Iberian orcas, have been occurring since 2020.
What is this click fraud that is costing Google billions?
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In recent years, Google has faced lawsuits related to its response to click fraud, a practice that leads to increased ad revenue for Google. Find out how click fraud works and how it affects the search-based advertising industry.
What the Stuff?!: 3 Gluten Myths
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Gluten is naturally found in wheat, barley and rye, and humans have been eating it for about 10,000 years, maybe longer. Nevertheless, in recent years gluten has become the latest nutritional boogeyman. Here are 3 myths about gluten.
How the General Lee Works
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Many fans watched "The Dukes of Hazzard" TV show to see a character that never earned a salary -- the General Lee. Recently, the Dukes' 1969 Dodge Charger starred its first feature film, and it ain't just whistlin' Dixie.
Is Chlorine Bleach? How to Use Chlorine-based Cleaning Products
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I recently used chlorine bleach to clean the siding on my house, and I was amazed at how well it worked! What is bleach? How does it remove stains? Is the chlorine in bleach the same as the chlorine in drinking water or in swimming pools? Is chlorine safe to use?
Roman 'Comic' Paintings Tell Us Crass Humor Is Timeless
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Recent excavations in Pompeii, Italy, in April 2024 uncovered several stunning murals and ancient Roman comic paintings. Although the murals are more appropriate for an academic museum, the "comics" and graffiti offer a raw peek into how ancient Romans lived, fought, loved and died.
The Ultimate Bicycle Quiz
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Learning to ride a bicycle seems to be a universal experience for children around the world. Whether you've been riding bicycles since you were a child or just recently started pedaling, how much do you know about this elegant and simple vehicle?