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When I pay for my groceries by check, where does that check go?
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Check processing involves the path your check takes through several different banks. Learn how checks deduct money from your bank account.
What causes laptop batteries to overheat?
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Dell and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced that 4.1 million laptop batteries could short-circuit under the right conditions, causing an explosion or a fire. Learn how.
Food Fillers 101
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Food fillers are additives that help bulk up the weight of a food with cheaper ingredients, which helps keep the price down. Learn about food fillers.
How Long Do Helium Balloons Last?
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Scenario: A helium balloon is up against the ceiling one day, and the next day it's on the floor. Does the balloon fall because the helium leaks out, or because the helium molecules slow down due to decreased pressure?
How do store coupons work?
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How do store coupons work? How does the store get its money back?
Challenges Facing the Electric Car Industry
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It's tough to get a new business off the ground. Learn more about the challenges facing the electric car industry.
Place Settings Explained
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Do you need your place settings explained? Check out this article and learn the proper way that place settings should go.
Can We Really Guess Your Cat's Name in Only 30 Questions?
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Is your feline buddy named Bastet? Milo? Coco? Bella? Yes, we're going to play 30 questions: the kitty cat edition! Tell us about your cat's personality, and we'll guess what his or her name is fur real.😻
Turns Out Earth's Pulse 'Beats' Every 27.5 Million Years, But Why?
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Researchers have been asking this question for almost a century and now we're a little closer to the answer. Something else to ponder: Every 27.5 million years there is usually a mass extinction.
What's Your Christmas Personality?
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When the holidays roll around, are you more "bah humbug" or more "ho, ho, ho?" "Sleigh" us with your traditions and gifts, and we'll jingle you all the way to your unique Christmas personality! Is it merry and bright?