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How Massage Chairs Work
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Massage chairs are expensive chairs that allow you to receive a mechanical or robotic massage. Learn how massage chairs work.
What's a zero-gravity massage chair?
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What's a zero-gravity massage chair? It reclines to make you feel as though you're floating. Learn how the zero-gravity massage chair works.
How Electricity Works
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Electricity surrounds us and can be used thousands of different ways. Learn about the basics of electricity, from generators and electrical circuits to voltage and currents.
Why Electric Fireplaces Are Hot
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There's just something about sitting in front of a fire that soothes the soul. And electric fireplaces make whiling the hours away in front of those flickering flames as simple as flipping a switch.
Science Projects for Kids: Current Electricity
Get a charge out of these exciting science projects for kids as you discover the world of ion attraction. Begin with these electrifying activities.
Shock to the System: Famous Electrocutions
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Electricity brings us light, heat and Netflix. But sometimes, when it courses through man, woman or beast, electricity brings sudden death. Which is why executioners in the early 20th century looked at power lines and had light bulbs flash over their heads.
How much do you remember about "The Green Mile"?
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Injustice and indignity are commonplace in this world. But compassion and commitment are, too. How much do you know about the drama of "The Green Mile"?
What the Stuff?!: 5 Last-Minute Stays of Execution
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A stay of execution may occur if new evidence is discovered that will exonerate the convicted person or to have the sentence commuted to life imprisonment. If an appeals court finds the death sentence have been legally sound, the stay is lifted.
Time to Get Gross: The Garbage Pail Kids Quiz
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There was a lot of beautiful stuff going on in the '80s. Then, there were the Garbage Pail Kids. Take a walk down memory lane with this icky quiz.
Why did Thomas Edison electrocute an elephant?
You may have heard of Topsy the elephant and her sad demise at the hands of Thomas Edison. But what's the real story?