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Why do some Web sites include www in the URL while others don't?
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If a URL does not include "www," is it not on the "Web"? What is the difference between sites that do and don't require the "www" in the URL?
Why do those long, white clouds form behind jets flying high overhead?
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Contrails are those long white clouds that form in the wake of an airplane flying at altitude. What causes these contrails and what are they made of? Learn the answer to this question in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Why am I not allowed to use my cell phone in airplanes or hospitals?
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Electromagnetic interference can create problems in some equipment in airplanes and hospitals. Learn about electromagnetic interference from cell phones.
Why is it that some Web pages seem to trap me so I can't get out?
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I accidentally got into a Web site the other day that would not let me out. Even when I tried to close the window, it would pop up again -- it was unbelievable! How do they do that?
Why are there limits on CPU speed?
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CPU speed is limited by two major factors: transmission delays and heat build-up. Learn about what limits CPU speed and how CPU overclocking works.
Why do some engines use a dry sump oil system?
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A dry sump is used in both race cars and some motorcycles (like Harley-Davidsons). What is the advantage of a dry sump?
Why do CDs reflect rainbow colors?
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Like soap bubbles and grease slicks, CDs reflect rainbow colors. What makes this happen?
Consolidated B-24 Liberator
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The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was the most prolific American plane of World War II. But the B-24 was not as attractive as the B-17 bomber, nor did it win the same popular regard from the public. Read the story and specifications of the B-24 bomber.
What Is the Rosetta Stone and Why Is the Artifact Important?
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Hieroglyphics used to be a language that no one -- Egyptian or otherwise -- could decipher. With the help of the Rosetta Stone, that all changed.
Why do I need an electrical adapter when I travel overseas?
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Although technology is helping to make the world seem a lot smaller, there are still major differences between countries. Learn about electrical standardization around the globe.