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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

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10 Ways to Clean the Kitchen with Lemon Juice
10 Off-the-wall iPhone Apps
10 Ways to Contact a Ghost Videos
Does democracy work?
How Glaciers Work

10 Ways to Clean the Kitchen with Lemon Juice

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Our grandparents' generation didn't have a different product to scrub every kitchen surface. They used simple and natural products for a variety of tasks around the kitchen. Discover 10 ways to clean the kitchen with lemon juice.

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10 Off-the-wall iPhone Apps

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There are thousands of applications, or apps, for the iPhone. Some of them are real head-scratchers. Do you use any of these weird apps?

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10 Ways to Contact a Ghost Videos

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Is it possible to contact ghosts through mirrors? Find out as the tale of Bloody Mary is revealed on The Science Channel's "Ten Ways to Contact a Ghost."

Does democracy work?

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The idea of a democracy, in which each citizen gets an equal vote to contribute to decision making, can sound tempting. But in practice, is democracy an efficient way to govern, or does it just equate to mob rule?

How Glaciers Work

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To protect thousands of villagers from a flood last week, French authorities had to drain a lake trapped beneath a glacier in the Mont Blanc Alpine range. How do glaciers form in the first place?

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Monday, August 30, 2010

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5 Worst Financial Panics in U.S. History
The Ultimate BrainStuff Fan Quiz
Mega Machines Videos
What's the effect of children's exposure to actual violence as victims or as witnesses?
City vs. Suburbs: Which is a Better Place to Raise a Family?

5 Worst Financial Panics in U.S. History

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The United States economy crumbles and rebuilds itself with astonishing regularity, falling from periods of economic success into panic. What are five of the worst financial panics in history, and what can they teach us about our current economic situation?

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The Ultimate BrainStuff Fan Quiz

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Brainstuff has a question for all you avid listeners: who's the ultimate BrainStuff podcast fan? Find out in this quiz from the BrainStuff podcast.

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Mega Machines Videos

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This 60,000 pound ABG Titan road paver can spit out a track of tarmac 19 inches thick and 52 feet across in one single pass. Watch how this super paver smoothes an airport runway on TLC's "Mega Machines."

What's the effect of children's exposure to actual violence as victims or as witnesses?

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Exposure to violence can be traumatizing. Studies show that children who witness violent behavior may be affected by the experience. Is there a way to know just how much violence has changed a child?

City vs. Suburbs: Which is a Better Place to Raise a Family?

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Deciding between a condo in the city and a home in the suburbs is complicated when you have a family. You have to consider everything from diversity to cost of living. We'll help you navigate the differing landscapes to find a place to settle down.