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How the PRISM Surveillance System Works
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Is the undercover program called PRISM actually a fairly transparent tool for gathering information or a mandate for snooping through your e-mail?
How Crime Scene Investigation Works
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Learn what really goes on when a CSI "processes a crime scene" and get a real-world view of crime scene investigation from a primary scene responder with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
How to Play the Lottery
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Playing the lottery is a way to gain instant riches. Read this article to learn valuable strategies for playing the lottery.
How Automobile Ignition Systems Work
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The ignition system brings your car's engine and subsystems together. Learn about the parts of your ignition system and innovations in ignition systems.
How Clothes Dryers Work
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A dryer is actually a very simple device. In this article we'll take apart a clothes dryer and explore how each system works. We'll start by following the air through the machine, then see how the tumbler and fan turn, and finally look at the controls.
How Thermometers Work
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Thermometers are used in everything from medicine to cooking. Find out how thermometers gauge temperature and learn how to make your own!
If I Plant Trees in My Yard, Will It Offset Global Warming?
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If you plant trees in your yard, will it really help the planet? Find out how much carbon dioxide a tree absorbs and why you should plant trees.
Allosaurus Was a Massive 'Flesh Grazer' and Possible Cannibal
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A full grown Allosaurus could be up to 34 feet long, stand 9 feet tall and weigh around 3 tons. This dino was a monster who, scientists suspect, would even eat his own kind.
Why is it still necessary to crash test vehicles?
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Automakers and government agencies stage auto crash tests to gather vehicle data and driver response information. Read about auto crash tests here.
Tyrannosaurus Rex Was the Tyrant Lizard King
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Tyrannosaurus rex, one of the fiercest meat-eaters ever, is the animal that probably springs to mind when most of us hear the word "dinosaur."