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Can I use glass cleaner on my laptop and electronics?
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Can I use glass cleaner on my laptop and electronics? Visit TLC Home to learn if you can use glass cleaner on your laptop and electronics.
What is the most isolated culture on Earth -- and what can we learn from it?
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The most isolated culture on Earth has managed to avoid the rapid evolution of society and technology. Learn about the most isolated culture.
The Salty History of Swearing Like a Sailor
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Ever heard anyone say, "He swears like a sailor"? Why do sailors get singled out for being extra-profane? Because there's a long, colorful history behind it.
Why the Stick Shift Is Going Extinct
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Sales of stick shifts are down around the world. Still, many zealous auto enthusiasts are doing all they can to keep the old three-pedal motion alive.
What Was the Most Dangerous Dinosaur in Prehistory?
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Dinosaurs ruled the Earth millions of years ago, and while many were peaceful herbivores, others were some of the most dangerous animals to ever walk the planet.
London Bridge Has Never Fallen Down, But It Keeps Getting Rebuilt
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Despite what the nursery rhyme says, London Bridge is not falling down - and never really has. But the bridge that spans the Thames has been rebuilt again and again for two millennia.
Amerigo Vespucci, a Lurid Pamphlet and the Naming of America
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It pays to promote. That's how Amerigo Vespucci got a new continent named in his honor. That and a little historical misunderstanding.
Did Nikita Khrushchev Really Bang His Shoe in Defiance at the U.N.?
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Ask many what they know about the man who succeeded Stalin and ruled the Soviet Union for a decade, and they'll tell you it's the shoe.
Towering Obelisks Are Everywhere. Here's Why They're So Awe-inspiring
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Obelisks can be found in cities throughout the world, from Washington, D.C., to Paris, France. But what is the origin of these massive structures?
Iterative Evolution: Did the Aldabra Rail Evolve Twice?
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The flightless Aldabra rail only lives on the Aldabra Atoll in Madagascar. But this example of iterative evolution descended from birds that soar.