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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.
If diesel engines are more efficient why do most cars have gasoline engines?
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Diesel engine efficiency is greater than a regular gasoline engine, but they never really caught on. Learn about some of the diesel engine disadvantages.
Cosmetics: What Women Buy, How They Buy It and Why
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Women's cosmetics can create subtle or drastic changes. Read this article for cosmetic tips and expert opinions about women's addiction to cosmetics.
Why the Massive Maginot Line Failed to Stop Hitler
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After WWI, the French built a fortress of bunkers at its borders to stop another German invasion. But the Maginot Line has come to have a second meaning as a bad defense strategy.
Why Boudin Is Cajun Country's Most Famous Sausage
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Food writer Calvin Trillin once estimated that 80 percent of boudin bought in Louisiana doesn't make it home - it's eaten right in the parking lot.
Why Do Dogs (and Cats) Shed So Much?
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There's no question you love your cats and dogs like family. What you don't love is their shedding.
Why We Love Henry David Thoreau, in 5 Quotes
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We may think of Thoreau as the Walden Pond hermit who penned profound books on nature and philosophy. But he was also funny and sociable and valued his friends deeply.
What Is Halloumi Cheese, and Why Is It Suddenly So Popular?
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Halloumi cheese, delicious all by itself, is a great alternative to meat because, fried or grilled, the flavor can't be beat.
Can You Use Your Phone on a Plane? Furthermore, Should You?
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What's the real reason you can't make a phone call during a flight? Is there really any interference between the aircraft equipment and your cellphone signal?