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Scientists Behaving Badly: Hoaxes, Scams and Pranks

by Francesca Fiore in History, October 23, 2009
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What do men and women of science do to amuse themselves, get even with rivals or prove a point? Read these true tales of scientific hoaxes to find out.

Thanksgiving: A Holiday That Is What It Sounds Like

by ReggieLutz in Holidays, October 13, 2009
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A little essay about the U.S holiday of Thanksgiving.

Use a Lightning Rod to Protect Chicks

by Anton Susman in History, October 10, 2009
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The physics rules were known to ancient people, as well as to us. Every day we find more and more about their great wisdom about the nature. Here is my new finding that will destroy all the prejudices about lighting rods.

History of Electricity: Part One

by obi2kenobi in History, August 13, 2009
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The history of electricty.

About Finland

by Davdiski in History, August 12, 2009
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About Finland.

Keynes is Not for Us

by Inna Tysoe in Economics, July 4, 2009
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Keynes offered us common-sense economic advice which we are never going to follow because once people get something for (seemingly) free we are not going to give it up.

Independence Day: America’s Original Documents

by maranatha in History, July 1, 2009
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With July four right around the corner, and the many anti-Christian comments being repeatedly publicized, it seemed a good time to do a little research on the foundational documents of this country.

Simple Information on the First and Second Continental Congress

by The Anonymous One in History, May 31, 2009
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A small amount of information on the first and second Continental Congress of the United States.

Famous Quotes of Wisdom 2

by Will Gray in People, November 29, 2008
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A collection of famous quotes with short bios and photos.

The History of the United States Postal Service

by Matt24 in History, October 4, 2008
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A look at the background surrounding the USPS.

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