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Can You Answer These Basic Science Questions Everyone Should Know?
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Science! It's the basis for nearly everything that sets our age apart. Still, you can't have satellites, Twitter or Netflix without the basics. How well do you know them?
Can You Match the TV Dad to His Car?
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Dads are often the backbone of the family and most of the ones on TV do a great job. But can you put their personalities aside for a while and focus on what they drive? Can you match these TV fathers to their cars?
Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" Quiz
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The Art of War by Sun Tzu, also simply called, "The Sun Tzu" is a classic ancient text on military strategy. Even if you've never been strapped in armor, how much do you know about these tried-and-true techniques?
How Calculators Work
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Calculators may show up anywhere in our lives that numbers do -- from calculus class to restaurants. See how calculators work.
How Light Sticks Work
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Light sticks produce a mesmerizing neon glow before slowly extinguishing. Learn about light sticks, chemical light sticks and how they work.
How Does the Herbicide Glyphosate (Roundup) Work?
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Roundup is the brand name for the chemical glyphosate, which is the most widely used weedkiller today. Some hail it, some hate it, but what does it really do?
How Stereolithography Works: A 3D Printing Process
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Stereolithography -- also known as 3D printing -- is an amazing technology that allows you to build 3D plastic prototypes almost as easily as you print something on a sheet of paper!
How Does Noise Cancelling Work
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Noise-canceling headsets help drown out external noise so you can hear your calls clearly. Learn about the technology behind noise-canceling headsets.
Did Marco Polo Bring Pasta From China?
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Some believe that Marco Polo brought pasta from China to Italy. Learn if Marco Polo was the pasta pioneer and where these dry noodles really originated.
How All-in-One Recycling Systems Work
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All-in-One Recycling Systems are great kitchen gadgets. Learn more about All-in-One Recycling Systems at HowStuffWorks.