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How the French Revolution Worked
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The French Revolution brought the end to the monarchy -- and many lives. Start with the Old Regime and follow the French Revolution to the guillotine.
How do you keep a safe house safe?
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A safe house works for both good guys and bad guys, keeping them hidden and secure. There's a safe house mentioned in the Bible, and safe houses during WWII.
Can humans regrow fingers?
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Fetuses can regrow almost anything that gets damaged while in the womb. Children up to the age of two have been known to regrow fingertips with no outside help. And at least one person has regrown a fingertip with the help of a substance extracted from pig bladders.
How to Make a Shadow Box from an Altoids Tin
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How to make a shadow box from an Altoids tin is explained at HowStuffWorks. Find out how to make a shadow box from an Altoids tin.
How Cinco de Mayo Works
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When you hear the words "Cinco de Mayo," what comes to mind? Margaritas? Mariachi bands? Find out what Cinco de Mayo is all about.
Are leeches being used in modern medicine?
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Leeches can be beneficial in today's medical treatments. Learn how leeches are used in modern medical treatments.
Computer Networking Pictures
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These computer networking pictures show internet progression and some of the components involved. Check out this computer networking image gallery.
Remembering Michael Collins, Apollo 11 Hero
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One of the three-man crew of Apollo 11, the mission that first set foot on the moon, Michael Collins was a true American hero.
The Ridiculous History of the Chastity Belt
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Chastity belts were supposedly worn by women in the Middle Ages to keep them from having sex. A literal lock for a woman's nether regions. But how much truth is there to this torture device?
What grade of steel was used in the World Trade Center?
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The materials used to build the World Trade Center's twin towers have been heavily scrutinized since the 9/11 terrorist attacks -- including the steel that formed the frames of the skyscrapers.