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Saturday, August 4, 2012

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5 Ways You Can Help Your Child Succeed in Sixth Grade
Quiz: Army Job or Civilian Job?
Mega Machines Videos
How much actual money is there in the world?
What causes 'the bends'?

5 Ways You Can Help Your Child Succeed in Sixth Grade

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Sixth grade is an important transitional year for many students, and if you're a parent, you want to help out however you can. What tools should you pass on to your child?

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Quiz: Army Job or Civilian Job?

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If you're thinking of joining the Army, you should do research first, including how your job in the Army could compare to a job in the civilian world. Take our Army Job or Civilian Job quiz to see if you're up to speed on this career comparison.

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Mega Machines Videos

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Whether it's the ABG Titan Road Paver or the Odyssey Launch Platform, the Mega Machines series covers some of the world's largest, most heavy-duty vehicles. Check out this playlist for a closer look.

How much actual money is there in the world?

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The Federal Reserve is responsible for tracking all of the money in circulation and on deposit in the United States. That's a formidable job in and of itself, so how does one count all of the money in the world?

What causes 'the bends'?

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'The bends' is a dangerous condition based on water pressure. Find out how you can get -- and prevent -- the bends.

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Friday, August 3, 2012

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5 Great TV Apps for Android
Fact or Fiction: Class Action Lawsuits
The World's Most Awe-inspiring Glass Buildings
How Olympic Timing Works
Are humans the smartest animal?

5 Great TV Apps for Android

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Finding the best TV apps for your Android phone can be a bit boring compared to actually watching the shows. See if you agree with our picks for the best TV apps.

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Fact or Fiction: Class Action Lawsuits

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Class action lawsuits can be an efficient way to deliver justice to a large group of people. Critics deride them as nothing but nuisances dreamed up by greedy attorneys. See if you can separate the fact and fiction of class actions by taking our quiz.

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The World's Most Awe-inspiring Glass Buildings

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How much do you know about architecture? How about architecture you can see through? The architects who designed these structures will blow you away with the buildings they created –- from glass.

How Olympic Timing Works

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In timed Olympic events, the difference between gold and silver can come down to a fraction of a second. You won't find that kind of accuracy in your typical wristwatch. Find out about the systems (and back-up systems) that keep Olympic timing honest.

Are humans the smartest animal?

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We'd like to think we're pretty clever, but when you correct for body mass, dolphin brains aren't far off from our own. What cognitive skills do dolphins possess, and could they really be our intellectual equals?