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10 Last-minute Stays of Execution
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Most people sentenced to death in the U.S. get at least one stay of execution. In one case, the stay came a minute too late because of a misdialed phone number. Here are 10 of the most unusual cases.
How to Care for a Cat
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Proper care of your cat can keep your feline friend happy and healthy. Learn how to care for a cat and how to find the right veterinarian.
How the U.S. Draft Works
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While the U.S. has no draft currently, it does require military registration via the Selective Service System. What does that mean and what would happen if a draft was reinstated?
How Refrigerators Work
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Without the refrigerator, you'd be salting your meat, tossing leftovers and drinking everything warm. Examine the inner workings of this food-preservation icon.
How Airlines Work
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How did the guy in the next seat pay less for a ticket than you did? Explore how airlines work, how ticket prices are set and more.
How Robotic Surgery Will Work
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Robotic surgery, once the stuff of fiction, is now a reality. Robots are already helping people operate. Learn more about robotic surgery.
How Time Works
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Ever wonder why we start our year on the first of January? Or why we have January and the other 11 months in the first place? Find out all about time.
How Movie Sound Works
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Spielberg says that sound is the major technological achievement of contemporary film. The current systems really are amazing. Learn all about movie sound!
How Hearing Works
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Hearing is made possible through physical movement, rather than chemical reactions. Learn about hearing and see diagrams explaining the hearing process.
Tropical Rainforest Guide: How Rainforests Work
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Tropical rainforests are the most diverse ecosystems on Earth, and also the oldest. Today, tropical rainforests cover only 6 percent of the Earth's ground surface, but they are home to over half of the planet's plant and animal species.