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10 Pioneering Female Politicians
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Which female politicians have trail-blazed a path to close the gender gap? Learn about 10 pioneering female politicians.
10 Historical Untruths About the First Thanksgiving
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On the fourth Thursday in November, Americans will gather to eat turkey and sweet potatoes, just like that first Thanksgiving ... Actually, not like that first dinner. Join us as we debunk some of the many Thanksgiving myths.
10 Fluoride Facts You Should Know
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For decades people have been talking about fluoride facts and its pros/cons. Here are 10 fluoride facts as we try to get to the bottom of the fluoride debate.
Top 10 Doomsday Prophecies
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It seems like every few years someone comes out with a new doomsday prophecy. From aliens and asteroids to floods and earthquakes, how do people think the world will end?
How Inductors Work
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An inductor is little more than a coil of wire. Sound simple? Well, it is -- but that coil of wire can do some pretty cool things! Learn all about inductors!
Will aspartame make me go blind?
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Have concerns about the effects of aspartame? Wonder if it can really make you go blind? Find out the answer to your questions in this article.
How Power Door Locks Work
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Power door locks used to adorn only luxury cars. Today, these handy amenities are standard on more than half of the cars sold in America. Learn what happens after you push the button!
How Parallel Ports Work
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The parallel port is still an obsolete way to connect a printer to a PC. Learn how parallel ports operate and how they came about.
How Three-Way Switches Work
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You probably have at least one light that is controlled by two separate switches -- either switch can turn it on or off. Find out how the light knows what to do with two sources of input.
How Drum Brakes Work
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Many cars today use drum brakes on the back two wheels. Get the complete scoop on drum brakes and check out some amazing graphics!