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How Medicaid Works

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How does Medicaid differ from Medicare, and how is the program funded? Find out how Medicaid works and who benefits from it.

How Icemakers Work

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Icemakers use an electric motor, a water valve and an electrical heating unit to pour, freeze and extract ice cubes. Learn about home and commercial icemakers.

X-ray machines seem to do the impossible: They see straight through clothing, flesh and even metal, thanks to some very cool scientific principles at work. Find out how X-ray machines see straight to your bones.

How Camera Flashes Work

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A camera flash seems like a pretty basic device, but there's actually some interesting circuitry at work. Find out how a flash charges up and see exactly what happens the instant it goes off.

What and where is the dark side of the moon?

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Dark side of the moon is term that is used freely in pop culture. But what is the dark side of the moon? Learn more.

How Forensic Accounting Works

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Forensic accounting involves investigating crimes within the field of finance. Learn why forensic accounting is important to government and big business.

How Crime Scene Photography Works

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Crime scene photography is used to record evidence of a crime. Learn what crime scene photography is used for and why it needs to be admissable in court.

Did a U.S. president rewrite the Bible?

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The Jefferson bible gives a glimpse into the mind of an enigmatic president's religious views. Read how the Jefferson bible was created and where it is now.