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A popular piece of diet advice is not to snack unless you're hungry enough to eat an apple. But what about consuming human flesh? Is cannibalism about hunger, power or desperation? And is cannibalism still alive and well in our modern world?
Wouldn't it be great if you never had to pay for dry cleaning again? A steam dryer could make that wish a reality for you. And its washer companion could cleanse mildew, cat dander and other allergens out of your clothes.
We've all used one, and most of us are sitting in front of one right now. Curious to know what's going on inside that ever-present PC? Here's your chance to find out -- without prying open your own. Examine a personal computer from boot-up to shut-down.
The outer continental shelf of the United States could hold a sizeable amount of oil. But is it enough to make a difference in the price of oil?
In theory, a free market society isn't supposed to have any intervention in its economy. Can the government control a stock market crash?
Scientists have discovered hundreds of new animal species on reefs in Australian waters, including soft corals and tiny crustaceans. Find out how coral reefs work.
A mother and son, allegedly suffering from road rage, were jailed after the pair severely beat a 70-year-old man. Find out how road rage works.
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