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Friday, July 2, 2010

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Baseball Quiz
10 Scariest Bioweapons
Car Smarts: Transmissions
Storm Chasers Videos
Top 10 Rare Books
How do hybrids utilize eco-plastics?

Baseball Quiz

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Summer is synonymous with baseball. Take this quiz on how baseball works. Batter up!

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10 Scariest Bioweapons

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Aren't all bioweapons scary? Definitely. But these 10 are particularly troublesome once they're released from labs and unleashed on an unsuspecting public.

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Car Smarts: Transmissions

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A car's transmission enables the engine to provide a wide range of output speeds. Without it, you'd be limited to just one gear. Imagine always having to drive at one speed for the rest of your life! Test your knowledge of both automatic and manual transmissions in this quiz.

Storm Chasers Videos

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What do Discovery Channel's Storm Chasers have in common with Lexus? Find out in this video clip.

Top 10 Rare Books

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Most book collectors seek out rare books because of their associations with famous authors, events and historical periods. Of course, some book lovers just want them because they're really, really old. What qualities make a book rare and valuable?

How do hybrids utilize eco-plastics?

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Hybrid manufacturers tend to keep their focus on gas mileage and power, but that's starting to change as eco-plastics debut in some popular cars. Where might you find eco-plastic in your hybrid?

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Thursday, July 1, 2010

10 of the Biggest Lies in History

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You don't look fat in those pants. I didn't copy off his paper. She's a natural blonde. I am not a crook. Lots of us lie, but what are the biggest fibs ever?

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American History Quiz

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Born of a revolution that shocked the world, America rose to become a leading industrial and political world leader in a comparatively short time.

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Perennial Flowers Image Gallery

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These perennial flower pictures will dazzle you with knowledge and bright imagery. Sit back, smell the roses, and check out these perennial flower pictures.

100 Greatest Discoveries Videos

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Musician, astronomer and telescope maker, William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus and that the Milky Way is full of stars. Learn more about his findings on The Science Channel's "100 Greatest Discoveries."

How Foursquare Works

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According to a recent Wall Street Journal report, startup Web site Foursquare is close to getting funding that will allow it to expand. What are the basic features of Foursquare's location-based service, and how can you use them?

Will all farms in the future be indoors?

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As the world's population booms, we'll need more farmland to grow all the food it takes to feed everyone. Where are those farms going to be? Will we have to build up instead of out?