Saturday, January 21, 2012

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Are you wise about wands and wizards?

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Even if you haven't cracked open any of the seven enormous volumes in the series, you probably know who Dumbledore is and how Harry got that scar on his forehead. If you have read them all, you know that 20 questions barely scratch the surface -- so don't dwell on what we've missed. Pretend this quiz is your N.E.W.T. exam and see if you pass.


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10 Silly Inventions That Became Wildly Famous

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Have you ever seen a TV ad for a product that was just so silly that you had to laugh -- then the item became an overnight sensation? Sometimes people take to the funniest things. Which made our list?


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Stuff of Genius: Adolf Fick and the Contact Lens

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Today, contact lenses are used by people across the world. But how did this billion-dollar industry get started? Tune in to learn how a German ophthalmologist created the Stuff of (Optical) Genius.


Is Apple building a hydrogen-powered computer?

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Patent applications on file with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office indicate that tech giant Apple is working on hydrogen fuel cells. When can we line up at our local Apple Store for our hydrogen-powered iPhones?


Fact or Fiction: Composting

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The average American household throws away 470 pounds of food waste every year. Sure, composting is the responsible thing to do, but isn't it complicated and labor-intensive? Doesn't it stink up your yard? Take our quiz and find out.


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