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Can You Name These British TV Shows From the '60s and '70s?
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British TV has been home to plenty of beloved and classic shows, from the BBC and other networks. Do you remember these '60s and '70s hits — and misses?
Why are my digital photograph files so huge while photos on other Web sites are much smaller?
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How are the picture files on news sites like BBC or CNN so small in size (15 or 20 kilobytes) while the pictures that I scan in with my scanner are so big (like 100 kilobytes or more)?
Which "Top Gear" Character Are You?
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"Top Gear" is a British television show that has been aired on BBC since 2002. The motor vehicle themed show has had quite a few presenters, but which one would you be? Let's find out!
10 British TV Shows That Crossed the Pond
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A number of original British TV shows have become hits with U.S. audiences. View 10 British TV shows that made it to America.
What is the Longest Time Someone Has Gone Without Sleep?
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A man in Cornwall, England, went 11 consecutive days without a wink of sleep. Find out how he did it, why he did it and why you shouldn't give it a try.
How Could Gold Save My Life?
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Gold nanoparticles have the potential to radically change breast cancer detection, according to a recent study. Learn about the use of gold nanoparticles.
How 'Planet Earth' Works
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'Planet Earth' is one of the most comprehensive and wide-reaching documentaries the Discovery Channel has ever produced. Take a look inside 'Planet Earth.'
Is there a light 10 billion times brighter than the sun?
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A synchrotron can produce light that can be used to "read" ancient texts that have been badly damaged. Find out what a synchrotron is and how it is used.
Can You Really Outrun a Volcano?
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In the movies it looks so easy. A team of scientists are working near the crater of a volcano when it suddenly erupts. They jump in their vehicle and outrace the surging lava flow to safety. In reality, it just doesn't happen that way.
Classic 'Doctor Who' Quiz
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"Doctor Who" is one of the longest-running and most popular science fiction television shows of all time. Take this quiz to see how much you know about the original series.