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How Personal Submarines Work
James Cameron, director of the movies "Titanic" and "Avatar," is planning a solo dive into the deepest part of the ocean: 7 miles down, down, down into the Mariana Trench. What are the options for those of us who prefer shallower waters?
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How Fluid Concrete Works
Concrete may not seem all that exciting at first glance, but the superplasticizers in fluid concrete are actually pretty intriguing. How do these little buggers make wet concrete flow like a river?
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Stuff You Should Know at SXSW
A free, can't-miss event at SXSW Interactive this year: Chuck, Josh and special guests will present a super-exclusive sneak preview of their new TV pilot "Stuff You Should Know," coming to Science Channel. What other surprises could be in store?
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10 Inventions That Changed the World
Alexander Graham Bell received his patent for the telephone 136 years ago. Was it exclusively his idea? If you think that the world's greatest inventions came from the fevered minds of solitary geniuses, think again.
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What exactly is the Higgs boson?
New evidence from the Tevatron particle accelerator in Chicago has given more support to the existence of the Higgs boson. Why is the Higgs boson critical to understanding the building blocks of the universe?
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Who invented the Barbie doll and why?
The Barbie doll made her debut on March 9, 1959, at the American International Toy Fair in New York. Was this icon really inspired by a German sex toy?
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Image Gallery: A Timeline of Sex
The how-tos of sex haven't changed much over the ages, but our understanding of what's actually happening (and why) took off during the Renaissance. How have humanity's thoughts and beliefs about sex evolved throughout history?
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How the Nest Learning Thermostat Works
What if your thermostat could gather information about your climate and lifestyle, and then program itself to maximize your comfort and save energy? The Nest aims to do just that, but is it worth the cost?
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How the Grail Engine Works
Someday, your car could have a one-cylinder engine that has 100 horsepower, gets 100 miles per gallon and can run on any type of fuel. What if someday was just a couple of years away? Meet the Grail Engine.
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How Class Action Lawsuits Work
One movie-goer in Michigan, upset with the high prices at the concession stand, recently filed a class-action lawsuit against his local movie theater. What happens when a group of people sue together?
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How Weatherproof Speakers Work
If you're building the perfect outdoor retreat, you may want to add high-fidelity sound -- but regular speakers won't hold up to adverse conditions. How do weatherproof speakers resist the elements?
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Is your paycheck worth your sanity?
Think you've found the perfect job? Are you sure about that? Take this quiz and see if you can spot the red flags that tell you that this may not be the perfect position for you.
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How secure is NFC tech?
Sharing photos or business cards by tapping phones together seems pretty nifty, but is this tech really safe?
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How Becoming a Movie Director Works
Director Stanley Kubrick, acclaimed for films such as "Dr. Strangelove," "The Shining," and "2001: A Space Odyssey," died on March 7, 1999. What does it take to follow in his cinematic footsteps?
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How much actual money is there in the world?
Carlos Slim, head of the Mexican telecommunications giant America Movil SAB, was recently announced as the richest man on Earth, with a net worth of $68.5 billion. How much money is left for the rest of us?
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Love in the Lab: Top 5 Historical Discoveries About Sex
As science advanced from philosophy to empirical knowledge, groundbreaking discoveries -- like the five on this list -- revealed a lot about the reproductive equipment inside human bodies. Which revolutionized our understanding of sex the most?
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What is Google Wallet?
Regular wallets are sooooo 2012. Could their digital doppelgangers be just around the corner?
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Is chocolate really good for me?
A recent study by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that chocolate lowered blood pressure slightly among participants. Does a chocolate a day keep the doctor away? Before you stock your fruit bowl with chocolate bars, you might want to read this article.
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5 Things You Must Bring to Your Tax Preparer’s Office
Doing your taxes is already stressful enough, but imagine how much worse it could be if you forget to bring your W-2 form. Here are a few more must-haves you should bring along on a visit to your tax preparer.
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Does juggling exercise your brain?
It certainly takes a lot of concentration and hand-eye coordination to juggle. But can you actually improve your brain activity by tossing a few pins in the air?
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