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2012-01-28T05:13:00.001-08:00

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The Ultimate Mel Brooks Movies Quiz
The Super-Backstory Quiz: How well do you know your irradiated orphans from outer space?
Assignment Discovery: Creation of Crew Rescue Vehicle
How Glassblowing Works
How Molecular Gastronomy Works

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Mel Brooks is the master of satire and parody, mocking everything from wild westerns to wacky space flicks. All that comedy gold has won him Tonys, Emmys, Oscars, Grammys and the right to say "It is good to be the King."

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The Super-Backstory Quiz: How well do you know your irradiated orphans from outer space?

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You may have seen the latest versions of Batman, Spider-man, Captain America and their super-bretheren, but how much do you know about their backstories? Test your super-knowledge with this quiz about the origins of some of these larger-than-life good guys (and a few bad ones, too).

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Assignment Discovery: Creation of Crew Rescue Vehicle

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The creation of the Crew Return Vehicle (X-38) is an international effort. Learn more about contributions to the CRV on Discovery Channel's "Assignment Discovery."

How Glassblowing Works

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The practice of blowing glass may seem hip and modern if you've recently hit up an art exhibition by Dale Chihuly or Harvey Littleton. But the history of glassblowing is actually long and rich, dating back to the Roman Empire.

How Molecular Gastronomy Works

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Are you hungry for some nitro-scrambled egg-and-bacon ice cream? Did you want a little fried mayo on that sandwich? Molecular gastronomy has cast cooking in a new light and created some seemingly bizarre, but shockingly delicious dishes.

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2012-01-27T05:13:00.001-08:00

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10 Concept Car Success Stories: The Ones that Made it to the Production Line
Partly Cloudy With a Chance of Data Compromise: Cloud Security Quiz
How to Survive: Animal Attack
Does science buy male bisexuality?
How the Living Earth Simulator Will Work

10 Concept Car Success Stories: The Ones that Made it to the Production Line

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It's actually quite rare, but occasionally a concept car does make it to production. In fact, here are 10 examples of proof that automotive designers' dreams can and do come true.

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Partly Cloudy With a Chance of Data Compromise: Cloud Security Quiz

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Worried about your online passwords being compromised? Think you're playing it safe? Take the quiz to find out if you're doing all you can to protect your information online.

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How to Survive: Animal Attack

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Big predators pose a big threat unless you know what to do under attack. This video from Discovery Channel advises making lots of noise, freezing when confronted and playing defense in order to survive.

Does science buy male bisexuality?

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As sexology has moved from surveys and self-reporting to more rigorously controlled laboratory settings, male bisexuality has been caught in the scientific crosshairs, with some questioning its legitimacy as a bona fide sexual identity. Why?

How the Living Earth Simulator Will Work

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You may have noticed that our planet isn't terribly predictable. Could a German polymath and an unfathomable pile of data change that?

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2012-01-26T05:21:00.001-08:00

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Happy Year of the Dragon! Top 10 Ancient Chinese Inventions
Thief-proofing Your Car Quiz
Battle Science: Camouflage on Airplanes
Could an extremely powerful solar flare destroy all the electronics on Earth?
How King Arthur Worked

Happy Year of the Dragon! Top 10 Ancient Chinese Inventions

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The ancient Chinese brought us many great innovations, including some that we take for granted in the modern world. Let's examine 10 of ancient China's greatest inventions.

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Thief-proofing Your Car Quiz

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Forewarned is forearmed, and in the case of a car purchase, you should know the statistics. They can help you decide what works for your family and you'll have an idea of what to watch for. Take our quiz to find out how much you know about car theft!

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Battle Science: Camouflage on Airplanes

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On TLC's "Battle Science," learn how camouflage on airplanes was utilized in World War II.

Could an extremely powerful solar flare destroy all the electronics on Earth?

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On Monday, sunspot 1402 produced a solar flare that hit Earth on Tuesday as a solar radiation storm. These storms can mess with Earth's magnetosphere and interrupt communications systems. Major solar flares have the potential to cause more havoc. Could a flare-up wipe out all our electronics?

How King Arthur Worked

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King Arthur means knights, swords in stones, ladies in lakes -- and Monty Python. Who was the real King Arthur? Did Camelot exist?

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2012-01-25T05:15:00.001-08:00

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10 Deities That Like to Party
10 Funny Inventions That Changed the World
Supernatural Life Videos: Alien Communication
How Lion Taming Works
Does adding more RAM to your computer make it faster?

10 Deities That Like to Party

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Religious worship can be a serious and somber thing, but it can also be joyous and even celebratory one -- in the correct context, of course. Here are 10 deities that command their followers to party in their names.

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10 Funny Inventions That Changed the World

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People are always thinking up strange stuff that makes us chuckle, like, say, wafflemakers that churn out waffles in the shape of a keyboard. But these 10 inventions aren't just funny; we interact with them all the time.

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Supernatural Life Videos: Alien Communication

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For years, SETI has been on a search for signals from alien life. One scientist believes that there could be another way to search for signs of alien communication. So, can ET really phone home?

How Lion Taming Works

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Lion tamers have a habit of putting their heads inside lions' mouths. Lions' mouths are made to crush the spines of bulls. So you can imagine what those jaws could do to a person's skull.

Does adding more RAM to your computer make it faster?

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Up to a point, adding RAM (random access memory) will cause your computer to feel faster on certain types of operations. RAM is important because of an operating system component called the virtual memory manager (VMM).

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2012-01-24T05:12:00.001-08:00

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10 Disaster Survival Tips for Pets
5 Unusual Auto Races
Inside a Tennis Ball Launcher
What if you fell out of an airplane without a parachute?
5 Tips for Meeting Work Deadlines

10 Disaster Survival Tips for Pets

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If you live in a disaster-prone area, you probably know how to prepare your home and what to stock up on in case a hurricane or tornado strikes. But have you thought about what to do with your pet? That's a part of disaster preparedness, too.

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5 Unusual Auto Races

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Tired of watching cars race in a circle hour after hour? Then how about a race where participants build their own cars, chain their bumper to an ambulance or hold a vote to literally crush a competitor's car?

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Inside a Tennis Ball Launcher

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While practicing your swing, have you ever wondered how that tennis ball launcher could manage a perfect serve every time? Go to the next image to see how the tennis ball launcher looks on the inside.

What if you fell out of an airplane without a parachute?

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You know it is going to be a bad day when you find yourself falling through the air without a parachute! But let's say that, somehow, you were to fall out of an airplane and found yourself in that exact situation.

5 Tips for Meeting Work Deadlines

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Everyone has to deal with work deadlines, but they don't have to run your life. No, really. Here are five tips that anyone could use to help get everything done on time.

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2012-01-22T05:14:00.001-08:00

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10 of the Bloodiest Battles of World War II
5 Driving Tips to Prolong the Life of Your Engine
Memory Matrix
How Millefiori Works
How Wildfires Work

10 of the Bloodiest Battles of World War II

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The advent of trench warfare and air raids made World War II incredibly bloody. Combatant and civilian casualties amounted to nearly 50 million.

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5 Driving Tips to Prolong the Life of Your Engine

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Did you know your driving habits have a direct effect on the lifespan of your vehicle? In fact, there are several easy ways to modify your driving habits to make sure your engine will last a long time.

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Memory Matrix

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Quick, take a mental snapshot! Can you recall and reproduce the pattern that you just saw? The Memory Matrix game will put your attention span and intelligence to the test. Exercise your mind and play Memory Matrix!

How Millefiori Works

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Millefiori, an Italian word meaning "thousand flowers," is a type of glass art that has been practiced for millennia. How have the years changed the way people make millefiori? Can you do it yourself?

How Wildfires Work

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A rare winter wildfire swept through the Reno, Nev., region on Thursday, forcing the evacuation of 10,000 residents. How do wildfires start, and how do we stop them?

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2012-01-21T05:11:00.001-08:00

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Are you wise about wands and wizards?
10 Silly Inventions That Became Wildly Famous
Stuff of Genius: Adolf Fick and the Contact Lens
Is Apple building a hydrogen-powered computer?
Fact or Fiction: Composting

Are you wise about wands and wizards?

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Even if you haven't cracked open any of the seven enormous volumes in the series, you probably know who Dumbledore is and how Harry got that scar on his forehead. If you have read them all, you know that 20 questions barely scratch the surface -- so don't dwell on what we've missed. Pretend this quiz is your N.E.W.T. exam and see if you pass.

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10 Silly Inventions That Became Wildly Famous

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Have you ever seen a TV ad for a product that was just so silly that you had to laugh -- then the item became an overnight sensation? Sometimes people take to the funniest things. Which made our list?

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Stuff of Genius: Adolf Fick and the Contact Lens

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Today, contact lenses are used by people across the world. But how did this billion-dollar industry get started? Tune in to learn how a German ophthalmologist created the Stuff of (Optical) Genius.

Is Apple building a hydrogen-powered computer?

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Patent applications on file with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office indicate that tech giant Apple is working on hydrogen fuel cells. When can we line up at our local Apple Store for our hydrogen-powered iPhones?

Fact or Fiction: Composting

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The average American household throws away 470 pounds of food waste every year. Sure, composting is the responsible thing to do, but isn't it complicated and labor-intensive? Doesn't it stink up your yard? Take our quiz and find out.

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2012-01-20T05:14:00.001-08:00

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10 TV Moments That Changed the World
What's your calling?
Stuff You Should Know Video: Curling, Citizen Kane and Married Look-A-Likes
How Earthbag Homes Work
How to Update Your Facebook Privacy Settings

10 TV Moments That Changed the World

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If you were at home on the evening of Jan. 19, 1953, you probably had "I Love Lucy" on the television. More than 70 percent of viewers that night watched Lucy Ricardo give birth to baby Ricky. What are the other big moments in TV history?

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What's your calling?

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How many jobs have you had? Do you know the difference between networking and career branding? See if you have the skills to ace the Ultimate Employment Quiz. If not, we're telling your boss.

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Stuff You Should Know Video: Curling, Citizen Kane and Married Look-A-Likes

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Join Josh and Chuck from SYSK as they investigate the sport of curling, the details of the movie Citizen Kane and the questions of why married couple tend to look more alike as they age.

How Earthbag Homes Work

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What can you get with a huge mound of dirt, a bunch of bags and some barbed wire? An earthbag home. Building one of these eco-friendly, beehive-shaped dwellings isn't as hard as you think

How to Update Your Facebook Privacy Settings

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Protecting your personal information online is not easy, but tweaking your Facebook preferences can give you greater control over your social network visibility.

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2012-01-19T05:15:00.001-08:00

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Quiz: Are you smarter than Barack Obama?
The Ultimate Genius Quiz
It's a Mystery: Unsolved History Videos
How Protect IP Works
How SOPA Works

Quiz: Are you smarter than Barack Obama?

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The 44th U.S. president graduated from Harvard Law School and won the Nobel Peace Prize, but there's a slight chance you might know something he doesn't. A slight one. Take this quiz to find out.

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The Ultimate Genius Quiz

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Geniuses are valued because they're the ones who push human progress in great and sudden bursts. Without geniuses, we'd likely still be living in caves. If you think you're a genius now, we bet you won't when you finish this quiz.

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It's a Mystery: Unsolved History Videos

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Leonardo DaVinci conceived, but never finished, the world's largest equine statue. This project failure has puzzled scholars ever since. Kasey-Dee Gardner finds out why this project came to a grinding halt.

How Protect IP Works

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Wikipedia has gone dark to protest it, yet backers of the Protect IP Act (PIPA) in the U.S. say the act could stop electronic piracy. Before you make up your mind on this issue, read up on what the new law would do and how it would work.

How SOPA Works

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In 2011 and 2012, the entertainment industry enlisted the help of the U.S. government to try to combat digital piracy. What is the Stop Online Piracy Act, and why are Wikipedia, Reddit and others protesting it today?

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2012-01-18T05:30:00.001-08:00

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10 Famous Curses
Nursery Rhyme Trivia
Fooled by Nature: Elusive Leopards
How Shrunken Heads Work
How Murphy's Law Works

10 Famous Curses

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Everybody has bad days, but Fortune seems to have it in for some people. You decide: Are these 10 infamous cases of bad luck coincidences or curses?

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Nursery Rhyme Trivia

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When it comes to old nursery rhymes, stories and singing games, most of us adults remember a lot more than we think we do. Teaching these traditions to our children and grandchildren is a wonderful way to bond and teach them about the past. But how much do we know about the stories behind the beloved tales?

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Fooled by Nature: Elusive Leopards

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On Animal Planet's "Fooled by Nature," leopards go to great lengths to protect their kills from other predators and scavengers. Their ability to carry three times their weight while climbing trees allows them to hold on to their meal.

How Shrunken Heads Work

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There are several dangers that remote jungle visitors could face. Disease, dangerous animals, deadly plant life, the risk of having your head shrunken by vengeful warriors … wait, what? If you think that shrinking a human head isn't possible, read on for a frightening primer on the ritual and those that perform it.

How Murphy's Law Works

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The idiom says whatever can go wrong will go wrong. Is it the mysterious power of Murphy's Law, or is it simply people who give the law relevance?

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2012-01-17T05:22:00.001-08:00

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10 Medieval Torture Devices
10 Fuel-saving Device Hoaxes
Timeline of Civil Rights
How the Civil Rights Movement Worked
How do spacecraft re-enter the Earth's atmosphere?

10 Medieval Torture Devices

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Torture was a very popular form of punishment in the Middle Ages, but it also served as a social deterrent and as entertainment for the masses. These 10 devices show how creative torturers became with their tools in an effort to wow the crowds.

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10 Fuel-saving Device Hoaxes

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For as long as we've complained about gas prices, there's been an army of inventors offering devices to stretch our mileage further. But which ones work and which are hoaxes?

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Timeline of Civil Rights

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What do civil rights mean to you? Ultimately they represent freedom -- the freedom to live your life without being repressed or discriminated against by either the government or private institutions. These pictures will take you through a timeline of civil rights.

How the Civil Rights Movement Worked

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Today we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. day in honor of the late American civil rights leader. He was one of many leaders during the civil rights movement. It began with a group of people who decided that separate but equal wasn't good enough.

How do spacecraft re-enter the Earth's atmosphere?

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On this day in 2003, the shuttle Columbia was launched into space on what would be its final mission -- the craft broke up on its descent back to Earth. Blasting a spacecraft into space is one thing. Bringing it back in one piece is another. Spacecraft are likely to burn up into bits if they aren't specially insulated and designed for the ride.

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2012-01-16T05:34:00.001-08:00

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10 Awesome Ad Campaigns You've Never Heard Of
NASA's 10 Greatest Achievements
Raindrops Game
How to Get Super Bowl Tickets
Who should get tested for HIV?

10 Awesome Ad Campaigns You've Never Heard Of

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There's a lot of inventiveness and innovation in the advertising world these days. So much, in fact, that you could find amazing ad campaigns in places you've never been, for products you've never heard of. Here are 10 of the most awesome examples.

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NASA's 10 Greatest Achievements

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Since its inception in the late '50s, NASA has accomplished some amazing technical feats. But what are some of the agency's greatest moments?

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Raindrops Game

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Improve your mathematics skills and sharpen your mind with the Raindrops Game. Can you solve the math equations in the raindrops before they hit the water? Flex your brain and play Raindrops today!

How to Get Super Bowl Tickets

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The first ever Super Bowl was held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum today in 1967. The Green Bay Packers scored a 35-10 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Want to see this year's big game in person? It won't be easy. But we'll show you how to get into the best position to catch the Hail Mary.

Who should get tested for HIV?

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How much of the virus is present in an HIV-positive person's blood is the biggest factor in whether he or she will transmit the disease to a partner during unprotected sex, according to a recent study in Africa. Who should take the opportunity to get tested for HIV this year?

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2012-01-15T05:36:00.001-08:00

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10 Shows That Changed TV Forever
What are the best- and worst-paying jobs?
Memory Matrix
Why do we need heroes?
10 Weird Inventions That Made Millions

10 Shows That Changed TV Forever

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"The Simpsons" premiered on this day in 1990 and promptly broke new ground for network television. What are some of the other shows that have changed the way we view TV?

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What are the best- and worst-paying jobs?

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It's pretty clear that a doctor makes more money than a fast food worker. But does a surgeon bring home more bucks than an anesthesiologist? Test your knowledge with the ultimate best- and worst-paying jobs quiz.

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Memory Matrix

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Why do we need heroes?

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Martin Luther King Jr. day is coming up to honor and commemorate the late civil rights leader. Since ancient times, people have turned to courageous, larger-than-life champions as sources of inspiration. And even in today's more cynical culture, we still seek them out. Why?

10 Weird Inventions That Made Millions

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Some inventions make things easier for us. Some cause revolutions that forever change the course of human history. Others play catchy songs out of the mouth of a plastic fish mounted on a plaque.

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2012-01-14T05:42:00.001-08:00

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True or False: Super Bowl Commercials
Flash Mobs: Marketing Strategy or Genuine?
Speed Match
How Chinese New Year Works
How Fasting Works

True or False: Super Bowl Commercials

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A single 30-second ad during the Super Bowl costs millions of dollars, and will be viewed by more than 100 million people. Test your knowledge on these iconic (and expensive) commercials.

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Flash Mobs: Marketing Strategy or Genuine?

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While the flash mob phenomenon started as an experiment in the power of online chatter, the advertising industry quickly embraced it and used it to promote products, causes and organizations. Can you distinguish the mobs that were born of genuine passion versus marketing?

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Speed Match

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Speed Match will help you think faster and improve your reaction time. Remember and compare the symbols flashed on your screen in this fast-paced matching game. Put your intelligence to the test and play Speed Match.

How Chinese New Year Works

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Every year, more than 20 percent of the world's population plunges into a period of feasts, festivities and fireworks in celebration of Chinese New Year. How did this culture-rich, superstition-filled holiday get its start?

How Fasting Works

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Sometimes people choose not to eat for religious, political or health reasons. It's called fasting, and it's been popular for thousands of years. What effects does fasting have on the body? Is it safe?

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2012-01-13T05:10:00.001-08:00

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10 Fuel-saving Device Hoaxes
Top 5 Science-borne Superpowers
What The Ancient Knew: Egyptian Burial Practices
Will earthquakes ever be predictable?
How do galaxies form?

10 Fuel-saving Device Hoaxes

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For as long as we've complained about gas prices, there's been an army of inventors offering devices to stretch our mileage further. But which ones work and which are hoaxes?

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Top 5 Science-borne Superpowers

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Since the dawn of cartoons and comic books, kids have imagined themselves endowed with superpowers. What extraordinary abilities are scientists working to bring to you right now

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What The Ancient Knew: Egyptian Burial Practices

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Ancient Egyptians believed that without an intact body there was no afterlife. Learn more about Ancient Egyptian burial practices on The Science Channel's "What The Ancients Knew."

Will earthquakes ever be predictable?

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Today is the two-year anniversary of the tragic earthquake that hit Haiti and took the lives of thousands of people. We know where major fault lines crisscross the Earth and where about 80 percent of the world's earthquakes occur. It's the "when" that seismologists have valiantly struggled with. Why?

How do galaxies form?

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According to NASA, the largest galaxy cluster ever seen -- nicknamed "El Gordo," which is Spanish for "the fat one"-- has been discovered by observers using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory. Galaxies got their start nearly 14 billion years ago, with one unimaginably hot, dense and tiny pinpoint. How did we arrive at the universe's sprawling state of galactic affairs today?

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2012-01-12T05:27:00.001-08:00

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Quiz: How much do you know about human trafficking?
Top 10 Influential Business Models
The Changing Tides of Fashion Image Gallery
How Wal-Mart Works
How Death by Cubicle Works

Quiz: How much do you know about human trafficking?

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Today is National Anti-Human Trafficking Day. Men, women and children around the world have become the victims of human trafficking. They're forced to labor in sweatshops, mines, fields or homes, or they're forced into prostitution on the street and in brothels. How much do you know about this terrible crime?

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Top 10 Influential Business Models

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What guarantees a company's success? Celebrity endorsements? A high influx of customers? Profitable stocks? Without a solid business model, any company can crumble into oblivion after riding the tide of good fortune.

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The Changing Tides of Fashion Image Gallery

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The changing tides of fashion image gallery shows you photos of old fashions around the world. Take a look at pictures from fashion history.

How Wal-Mart Works

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Learn the key reasons that Wal-Mart has been able to keep its prices low -- cutting-edge technology, a frugal corporate culture and a push to make suppliers sell merchandise at cheaper and cheaper prices.

How Death by Cubicle Works

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Some days, we'd all rather swallow staples than sit at our desks and stare at a computer screen. But beyond the boredom, is your job literally making you sick?

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2012-01-11T05:16:00.000-08:00

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10 Bizarre Ways to Die
Blastoff! The Big, Bad Space Launch System Quiz
Confessions Videos: A Funeral for 12 Puppies
How Virtual Computing Works
How Automotive Proving Grounds Work

10 Bizarre Ways to Die

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There are a lot of ways to die. Some are just more interesting than others. For example, death by deodorant, or death by underwire bra.

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Blastoff! The Big, Bad Space Launch System Quiz

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On Sept. 14, 2011, NASA announced plans for the Space Launch System (SLS), the driving force behind the American space program for the foreseeable future. How much do you know about the future of American spaceflight?

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Confessions Videos: A Funeral for 12 Puppies

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Disease swept through a new litter of 13 puppies, killing all but one. Alan holds a funeral for the deceased puppies.

How Virtual Computing Works

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Storage space and performance can be increased with virtual computing. Learn how computer users are using virtual computing when they need it.

How Automotive Proving Grounds Work

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In 1924, General Motors opened the Milford Proving Grounds in Milford, Mich. -- the world's first dedicated automotive proving ground. So, what exactly are proving grounds and what do the automakers do there?

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2012-01-10T05:12:00.001-08:00

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10 Great Moments in Corporate Malfeasance
The Ultimate Historic District Quiz
10 Ways the World Will End: A Monster Plague
How to Start a Fire Without a Match
Are there limits to freedom of the press in the U.S.?

10 Great Moments in Corporate Malfeasance

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Want to make lots of money? What are you willing to do for it? Some people work hard and network their way to the top; others lie, cheat, steal and trample over the rights of ordinary people. Here are 10 egregious examples of corporate malfeasance.

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The Ultimate Historic District Quiz

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The process of qualifying as a historical district is quite complicated. Knowing how your community may or may not benefit from this designation may be important information for property owners. Take this quiz to see how much you know about historic districts.

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10 Ways the World Will End: A Monster Plague

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The Science Channel's "10 Ways the World Will End," illustrates the scenario of widespread devastation from a killer plague. Some scientists believe the biggest threat from a plague could come from bio-warfare or outer space.

How to Start a Fire Without a Match

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The chance that you'll be shipwrecked on a deserted island and have to start a fire is slim. But let's imagine that you're lost somewhere and it's getting dark and you don't have any matches. What do you do now?

Are there limits to freedom of the press in the U.S.?

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The Constitution touts freedom of the press, but a closer look at the law -- especially as interpreted by the Supreme Court -- shows that press "freedom" has its limits. How are journalists bound by the law?

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2012-01-09T05:10:00.001-08:00

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10 Cool Things You Didn't Know About Stephen Hawking
This Land is Your Land: The Citizenship Quiz
Your Sunday Crossword: Regular
How Computer Viruses Work
10 Most Expensive Presidential Perks

10 Cool Things You Didn't Know About Stephen Hawking

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Stephen Hawking turns 70 today and is best-known around the world as an acclaimed physicist, but there's more to him than just that. From his work as an author to his beliefs about alien life, what are some of the most surprising things about Stephen Hawking?

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This Land is Your Land: The Citizenship Quiz

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For people who never leave their native countries, citizenship is simple as pie -- you simply have to be born. But being a citizen entails a lot more than just living in a nation. Test your knowledge about what it means to be a citizen.

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Your Sunday Crossword: Regular

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Are you ready for a classic crossword challenge? Online Crossword: Regular provides beginners with game play that will surely satisfy your puzzle craving.

How Computer Viruses Work

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The Ramnit Facebook worm is currently spreading through Facebook, hacking passwords and financial information. Viruses range from pesky to outright dangerous. How can you protect your computer from getting one?

10 Most Expensive Presidential Perks

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The U.S. president rakes in a salary of $400,000 and lives in a 132-room mansion. With a full-time pastry chef and private cinema at his or her disposal, the leader of the free world wants for nothing. Which of the perks are the priciest?

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2012-01-08T05:24:00.001-08:00

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Quiz: Origins of Popular Traditions
The Ultimate FBI Quiz
Fabulous Fractals: Image Gallery
Were Galileo's inventions all about the cosmos?
10 Strange American Traditions

Quiz: Origins of Popular Traditions

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We know what to do, but why do we do it? Many of today's popular traditions are based in acts and tales from long ago. Test your knowledge of some of these traditions' origins with this quiz!

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The Ultimate FBI Quiz

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the most powerful government agency in the United States, inspires both awe and fear. Test your own sleuthing power with the FBI quiz.

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Fabulous Fractals: Image Gallery

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Fractals produce fascinating and intricate designs. Browse through this gallery featuring pictures of a variety of fractals.

Were Galileo's inventions all about the cosmos?

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On this day in 1610, Galileo sighted four of Jupiter's moons. Known as a man for having his head in the clouds, Galileo also had a few down-to-earth creations.

10 Strange American Traditions

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Commercial airtime for the upcoming Super Bowl is sold out, and there is even a wait list for the average $3.5 million, 30-second commercial spots. If you wait impatiently each year for these ads, you know some American traditions can be kind of bizarre. See 10 of the weirdest.

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2012-01-07T05:06:00.001-08:00

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The Ultimate Things That Can Go Wrong in Air Sports Quiz
Top 10 Bungled Attempts at One-person Flight
Looking into the Future: Fortune Teller Videos
Will the world really end in 2012?
GPS Receiver Quiz

The Ultimate Things That Can Go Wrong in Air Sports Quiz

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One of the most exciting, and of course dangerous, branches of sport is air sport. Even the best trained and equipped professional has to be aware of the things that can go wrong in air sports. Take this quiz and learn more about how to avoid things that sometimes do go wrong.

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Top 10 Bungled Attempts at One-person Flight

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Since prehistoric times, people have wanted to take to the skies. Trouble is, humans weren't meant to fly. Of course, that didn't stop some determined souls from trying.

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Looking into the Future: Fortune Teller Videos

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Theresa shares how active animal spirits are in the afterlife.

Will the world really end in 2012?

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Some people believe that the world will end in the very near future -- Dec. 21, 2012, to be exact. It's a date that the Mayans predicted long ago would mark a period of great change, but should we be worried?

GPS Receiver Quiz

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The GPS Receiver Quiz at HowStuffWorks will test your knowledge of GPS. How much do you really know?

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2012-01-06T05:32:00.001-08:00

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5 Future Inventions Everyone's Been Waiting For
Are you a zombie?
Stuff You Should Know Video: Forever Alone and Other Cool Stuff
How Hate Works
How Werewolves Work

5 Future Inventions Everyone's Been Waiting For

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C'mon future, hurry up. We've been daydreaming about yanking on our trusty invisibility suits and stepping out on handy hoverboards for decades. Here are five more inventions that we really hope materialize -- and soon.

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Are you a zombie?

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Think you might be a zombie? And not just an "office-worker-who-needs-a -coffee-injection-stat" type of zombie, but an actual member of the undead? Take this quiz to find out if you're right. A score of 15 or more may give you cause for concern.

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Stuff You Should Know Video: Forever Alone and Other Cool Stuff

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Watch Josh and Chuck as they explore social isolation, the mysterious burial of a fervent Canadian and the topic of Japanese WWII stragglers.

How Hate Works

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The man who confessed to attacking an Islamic cultural center and four other sites on New Year's Day was arrested on charges of a hate crime. What is going on in our brains when we hate? And can hate ever be a good thing?

How Werewolves Work

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Werewolves are popular creatures in folklore where a man changes into a wolf, especially with the appearance of a full moon in the night sky. Learn more about werewolves and find out where werewolves originated.

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2012-01-05T05:20:00.001-08:00

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Ultimate LEGO Quiz
Top 10 Ben Franklin Inventions
Things We Love: Jim Henson Image Gallery
How The Hells Angels Motorcycle Club Works
How will biometrics affect our privacy?

Ultimate LEGO Quiz

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Many of us played with LEGOs when we were kids, but for some people, the fascination continues well into adulthood. So, what's up with those newfangled LEGO robots? And what does LEGO mean, anyway?

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Top 10 Ben Franklin Inventions

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Between running a print shop, engineering the U.S. postal system, and helping sow the seeds of the American Revolution, Benjamin Franklin also found time to draw up a vast collection of new devices. What are some of his most enduring inventions?

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Things We Love: Jim Henson Image Gallery

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Jim Henson was a world-famous puppeteer, television producer and artist. He brought the world works of art that will carry on for centuries. Learn about Jim Henson's legacy with these fascinating images chronicling his life's work.

How The Hells Angels Motorcycle Club Works

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The Hells Angels Motorcycle Club has a reputation for being an "outlaw" motorcycle group. But is the organization really as dangerous as it's made out to be in the media?

How will biometrics affect our privacy?

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Biometrics provide a unique method of security that's virtually foolproof. Just scan a fingerprint or your retina and you're in. But what could happen if your personal information were stolen?

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2012-01-04T05:42:00.001-08:00

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New Year's Resolutions: Exercise More, Eat Better, Take This Quiz?
5 Tips for Saving Money on a Family Vacation
Toy Manufacturing Videos
How much does it cost to build a concept car?
How WIC Works

New Year's Resolutions: Exercise More, Eat Better, Take This Quiz?

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Every January 1 we wrack our brains to come up with the best New Year's resolutions yet -- ones we'll (maybe, hopefully) finally keep. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of how this tradition got started, how it's practiced across the globe and what your odds are for actually achieving your goals this year.

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5 Tips for Saving Money on a Family Vacation

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Wouldn't it be nice to unwind knowing it won't take another year of working overtime to pay it off? Luckily, cutting expenses on a family vacation doesn't have to eliminate the fun.

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Toy Manufacturing Videos

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If it all isn't wired just right, your fun and complicated game of pinball can be over before it even begins.

How much does it cost to build a concept car?

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From rough sketches to detailed blueprints and clay modeling, a lot of effort goes into producing a concept car. So exactly how much does it cost to build one?

How WIC Works

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The Women, Infants and Children program helps ensure that needy families are getting the nutrition they need. How do people qualify for the program and what does it provide?

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2012-01-03T05:23:00.001-08:00

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Stuff You Should Know's Spam Quiz
Top 10 Doomsday Prophecies
Inside an Electric Toaster
Is a major planetary alignment coming in 2012?
Why is the Iowa caucus so important?

Stuff You Should Know's Spam Quiz

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If you've ever eaten food, then there's a chance you might have tried Spam. We're not talking about the e-mail version. We're talking canned meat. Take our Spam quiz to see where you rate on canned pork knowledge.

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Top 10 Doomsday Prophecies

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It seems like every few years someone comes out with a new doomsday prophecy. From aliens and asteroids to floods and earthquakes, how do people think the world will end?

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Inside an Electric Toaster

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Almost every household owns a toaster and this appliance have been used for many generations to toast your favorite foods like bread and waffles. Take a look inside this gadget to see how it works.

Is a major planetary alignment coming in 2012?

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As doomsday theorists look to the sky for signs of a 2012 apocalypse, some believe the planets will align in a way that will spell catastrophe for life on our tiny home turf. Are their observations backed up with sound science?

Why is the Iowa caucus so important?

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Every four years, the state of Iowa becomes a political hotbed when it hosts its caucuses. Each state has its own nominating contests, so why does Iowa mean so much to the candidates and the media?

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2012-01-02T05:34:00.001-08:00

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5 Most Bizarre Year 2012 Predictions
10 Food-based Traditions from the American South
Stuff They Don't Want You to Know Videos
Will the world really end in 2012?
How Body Odor Works

5 Most Bizarre Year 2012 Predictions

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As the clock ticks closer to the year 2012, discussion regarding what exactly will happen to the world and human civilization continues to heat up. What are some of the wackier conspiracy theories about the year 2012?

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10 Food-based Traditions from the American South

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Culinary gems like boiled peanuts, cheese grits and sweet tea rose out of the American South. What other greats can the South claim?

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Stuff They Don't Want You to Know Videos

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According to mainstream science, dinosaur populations were wiped out eons ago. Or were they? Discover why some cryptozoologists and theorists believe that dinosaurs still exist today in this episode of Stuff They Don't Want You to Know.

Will the world really end in 2012?

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According to the Mayan calendar, the world will end in the very near future -- Dec. 21, 2012, to be exact. How did the Mayans nail down this date, and should we be worried?

How Body Odor Works

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In the history of humankind, body odor has been both a smell used to remember a loved one and a turn-off in social circles. What causes our bodies to smell the way they do?