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How Facial Recognition Technology Works
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Humans have always had the innate ability to recognize and distinguish faces, but computers only recently have shown the same ability. Learn how facial recognition systems work.
Inside 'The Bank Job'
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'The Bank Job' is a new movie about a real-life bank robbery that occurred in London in 1971. Take a behind-the-scenes look at 'The Bank Job.'
Can the government control a stock market crash?
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A stock market crash can devastate the economy. Learn how and why the Fed stepped in after the subprime mortgage fallout.
How Capital Gains Tax Works
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A capital gains tax must be paid anytime you sell something and make money. Learn what capital gains are and how to calculate and pay yours.
How Tax Deductions Work
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Tax deductions are a way to decrease your taxable income, which decreases the amount of taxes you owe the government. Learn all about tax deductions.
How Bail Works
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Bail allows people to leave jail and continue their lives while awaiting trial. Learn how bail works, how to pay for bail and what a bail bondsman is.
How Wood Pellet Stoves Work
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Wood pellet stoves are more cost-effective and environmentally friendly than a heater or a fireplace. Learn more about wood pellet stoves.
How accurate is our mental image of ourselves?
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Mental image is how you see yourself. Learn about positive and negative mental image and how to foster a healthy, accurate self-image.
How Wolfram|Alpha Works
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Wolfram Alpha is one of the newer search engines on the block. See what makes Wolfram Alpha unique and find out of Wolfram Alpha will kill Google.
How Carbon Tax Works
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A carbon tax is one of two market-based options that focus on lowering harmful emissions. Learn about the carbon tax and how a carbon tax can lower emissions.