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science
10 Completely False ‘Facts’ Everyone KnowsThe blood in your veins is blue. Glass is a slow-moving liquid. If you touch a baby bird, its mother will abandon it. Not so fast –- if you learned any of those "facts" in school, what you learned was wrong.
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electronics
Why do apps ask permission to post as me on Facebook?Millions of people enjoy the games and other applications on Facebook. But to participate, they have to give the apps permission. Do the developers have something up their sleeves?
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people
10 TV Moments That Changed the WorldLove it or hate it, you have to admit that TV is one of the most powerful forms of mass media in the Western world. But what are some of the most famous, world-changing TV moments?
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science
Ships Designed to Sink: Submarine PicturesSubmarines are built in a dry dock just like other seagoing vessels. These pictures will give you an inside look into one of the Navy's most sophisticated war machines.
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entertainment
Who Quizzes the Quizmen: A Graphic Novel QuizIt's enough to make Batman sigh with envy -- graphic novels are the big boys of comic books, grappling with the human experience in ways the Caped Crusader could only dream of. How much do you know about the art of graphic novels?
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adventure
Strange Tourist AttractionsHave you ever seen the world's largest artichoke? What about Paul Bunyan's girlfriend? Or the Fremont Troll? Check out our pictures of gigantic, one-of-a-kind and just plain unusual tourist attractions.
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electronics
10 Strange Facts About Atomic ClocksNo, this clock won't blow up the planet. But it does have some quirks that you might find interesting. For example, it uses laser beams. What else?
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money
Big families, big bills: Can you save money big time?Big families have big expenses. With lots of mouths to feed and bodies to clothe, bills can pile up and escalate easily. But they don't have to. Take our quiz to see how a large brood can live on a budget.
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science
Tips for Minimizing Your Carbon FootprintEnvironmental awareness is at an all-time high. We've moved beyond the message that littering is bad -- today we have Web sites, television programs, documentaries and books examining our impact on the environment.
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electronics
What's the best e-reader app to use on a smartphone?Why buy an expensive e-reader when you can e-read any book you want on your phone? Go ahead and download one of these e-reader apps, then devour a juicy novel.
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computer
10 Major Players in SupercomputersWhen it comes to the business of building supercomputers, taller equals smaller and cooler means faster, and these 10 players have gotten really good at it. Get to know them before they're replaced by someone new.
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entertainment
Giant Movie Monsters on the RampageGinormous monsters are a vital part of our cinematic culture. Motion pictures bring the fantastic to life, and what's more fantastic than gargantuan beasts tearing down the city? So let's get to know a few of these Tinseltown titans.
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science
Lift or Drag? The Physics of Flight QuizAerodynamic knowledge makes it possible to keep planes flying high above the earth. Want to become an aviator, too? Then you have to know a little about the physics of flight. Start here.
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money
10 High-paying Dirty JobsThese jobs probably weren't on your list of what you wanted to be when you grew up. But now that you're in the rat race, you may wonder if a dirty job is more profitable than your desk jockey career.
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science
Shock to the System: Famous ElectrocutionsElectricity 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.
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adventure
How Parkour WorksWhat if a morning jog didn't involve training for a marathon or wearing short shorts? What if it meant creative individual expression through acrobatic moves like leaping from walls and over gaps doing ground rolls and precision jumping?
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home
Eye-popping Home Architecture PicturesHome design is as varied as the people who come up with the blueprints. From the zeroHouse to houseboats, dive into the exhilarating topic of home design in this image gallery.
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science
10 Awesome New Inventions You'll Never Hear AboutDespite all the Slinkies, Band-Aids and BIC pens out there, many patented inventions that push the boundaries of innovation will likely never see widespread use, like this car that’s grown organically and emits pure oxygen.
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science
Why do humans have body hair?By waxing, shaving, plucking and shearing, we manage to keep unwanted hairs at bay. But considering how much you shell out for new razors and your trips to the salon, it's a wonder that we bend over backward to groom a bunch of dead cells.
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science
Top 10 Hotels That Will Scare the Daylights Out of YouIt's not cool when a ghost drags you out of your hotel bed. Unless, of course, you're into that kind of thing. What hotels provide such fright?
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electronics
Do battery-saving apps really work?These days, smartphones are mini computing devices that suck up power like nobody's business. Are battery-saving apps the cure for power-hungry phones?
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computer
Can Macs get viruses?Mac users have long lorded their computers’ virus immunity over PC users. But are Mac computers actually impervious to viruses, or is that just a tech myth?
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entertainment
10 Impressive Art HeistsNot all heists are silver-screen worthy, but some stand out for their ingenuity -- or bravado. So how do thieves walk away with near-priceless works?
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history
How did 168 conquistadors take down the Incan empire?In less than 200 years, the Inca built an empire stretching 2,500 miles. But a Spanish conquistador and 167 other men brought them down. How did they do it?
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science
Can a woman get pregnant during her period?Pregnancy myths abound, but one of the most common is that it's impossible to get pregnant while on your period. Why is this idea so off-base, and what does the textbook 28-day cycle have to do with it?
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entertainment
Stuff You Should Know: NicotineIf you're an American and you're reading this, then there's about a 30 percent chance you're addicted to nicotine. If you listened to this podcast, then you should have no problem scoring well.
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adventure
10 Harrowing Survival StoriesMost of us have heard some amazing survival stories in our lives -- people living after hours trapped under an avalanche or amputating their own limbs to get free of traps. Check out some true survival stories.
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