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Monday, May 2, 2011

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History Buff: Abraham Lincoln Quiz
Top 5 Science-borne Superpowers
Deadliest Catch Videos
What's the most remote spot on Earth?
Closing the Distance: What makes VPNs secure?

Posted: 01 May 2011 11:00 AM PDT

Some historians consider Abraham Lincoln the greatest U.S. president ever. He's celebrated across the country, from Mount Rushmore to the Lincoln Memorial. And if you've ever handled a penny or a five dollar bill, you've seen Honest Abe's face looking back at you. But how much do you know about the 16th president?

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Top 5 Science-borne Superpowers

Posted: 01 May 2011 11:00 AM PDT

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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Deadliest Catch Videos

Posted: 01 May 2011 11:00 AM PDT

The captains hop on airboats in the Louisiana marshland to hunt down wild hogs in the first annual Phil Harris Wild Hog Hunt.

What's the most remote spot on Earth?

Posted: 01 May 2011 11:00 AM PDT

If you live in a sprawling city, it's probably hard to imagine what "remote" would even be like. But many, many miles out on the lonely sea, one sparsely inhabited island fits the bill.

Closing the Distance: What makes VPNs secure?

Posted: 01 May 2011 11:00 AM PDT

More and more businesses are extending their reach across the Internet by setting up VPNs, allowing employees across multiple locations to work in the same virtual space. How do they keep information secure? Find out in How VPNs Work.

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Sunday, May 1, 2011

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10 Recession-proof Businesses
Sustainable Travel Quiz
Solar Empire Videos
Can stem cells save you?
Which animals kill the most people in the wild?

10 Recession-proof Businesses

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Especially during an economic downturn, people look for businesses that are likely to weather the storm. But is any business truly recession-proof?

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Sustainable Travel Quiz

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Sustainable travel is good for the earth, good for local economies, and an all-around good time. So how green are your credentials? Take our quiz on sustainable travel and other related HowStuffWorks topics to find out.

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Solar Empire Videos

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On TLC's "Solar Empire," learn about experiments to create effective life support systems that will keep astronauts alive for long space missions.

Can stem cells save you?

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Yesterday, a panel of the U.S. court of appeals overturned a judge's order that would have blocked taxpayer funding for stem cell research. Why is stem cell research so controversial? Find out in How Stem Cells Work.

Which animals kill the most people in the wild?

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Slithering snakes, flesh-tearing lions and roaring bears usually top people's lists of most feared creatures. But you might be surprised by which animal's bite is most likely to result in your demise.