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How Fainting Goats Work
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Fainting goats have been a source of humor in web videos and out in the fields. Learn why fainting goats faint and why fainting goats are bred.
How Your Tongue Works
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The tongue plays an important role in starting the digestive process, perceiving taste, and speaking. Learn more about the workings of your tongue.
How did 168 conquistadors take down the Incan empire?
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The Incan empire was erased from existence by fewer than 200 men, but how was this possible? Find out how the Incan empire was brought down.
How Rail Guns Work
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Rail guns leave gunpowder-based weapons in the dust (one can hit a target 250 miles away in six minutes). So why isn't the military using them? Find out how rail guns can be used and learn about the limitations of this technology.
How Espresso Works
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It's a great pick-me-up in the morning and a perfect finish to a good meal. Ever think about trying to make this stuff at home? Find out what espresso actually is and how to make a perfect shot every time.
How Central Vacuum Systems Work
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When the floor needs a good cleaning, most of us reach for the portable vacuum cleaner and drag it around the house. Well, what if your whole house were a vacuum? Find out how central vacuum systems work.
Understanding Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is a very real and often very frightening occurrence that affects about half of new mothers. Learn about postpartum depression.
Paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
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Pierre-Auguste Renoir became an influential Impressionist through his brilliant use of color. Learn about the works of Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
How Red Barons Antiques Works
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Are you a collector of furniture, art or antiques? This auction house is packed with the coolest stuff from every period in history and every country.
What Is an RSS Feed?
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Short for Really Simple Syndication, RSS is a way to subscribe to a source of information, such as a Web site, and get brief updates delivered to you. So what should you subscribe to, and what happens next?