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Skin a dead animal. Smash its leg bone into a blade. And use its tendons to tie that blade to a handle. Sound gruesome? That's how you'd make a knife in the wild. See more »
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Back to School Survival
Starting a new school year can be a daunting experience, but our guides provide students with helpful solutions to a variety of school-related obstacles. Get the lowdown on everything from how public and home schools work to how to save money in college.
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How College Admission Works
Many teenagers spend the whole of their high school years making sure they get accepted to their dream college. How does the college admission process work? And how can you increase your chances of getting accepted to your school of choice?
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How College Rankings Work
Of all the metrics used to compare colleges, rankings are the most common. Learn about the controversy behind them and how best to evaluate schools.
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How Discovery Education streaming Works
An online video service from Discovery, called Discovery Education streaming, is available for teachers to use in classrooms. So what is this service and how can teachers take advantage of it?
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How Fraternities Work
"Toga, toga, toga!" Is fraternity life anything like National Lampoon's "Animal House"? Fraternities vary widely by campus and organization, but check out how they recruit, what pledging is like and the meaning of Hell Week.
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How Geniuses Work
It's that time of year again: Children will soon be subjected to a battery of tests to determine who among them could be the next Einstein. Spotting a smarty-pants is pretty easy, but what makes a person a genius is something completely different.
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How Homeschooling Works
It's that time of year again: Children will soon be subjected to a battery of tests to determine who among them could be the next Einstein. Spotting a smarty-pants is pretty easy, but what makes a person a genius is something completely different.
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How Online Degrees Work
Is higher education ready to enter the digital age? Many people think so -- more and more colleges and universities are offering online classes and even full degrees.
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How Public Schools Work
About 50 million American children attend public school, with nearly $10,000 being spent on each student. Where do those dollars go, and what are some of the benefits and challenges facing public schools?
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How SATs Work
Next to your grades and academic record, the SAT is one of the most important factors in college admissions. This new article explains the SAT in detail!
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How Sororities Work
Ever wonder why sorority rush is such a big deal? A sorority be a great way to make lasting friendships and find opportunities for leadership and service. But people also associate sororities with a variety of negative stereotypes. Learn what life in a sorority is really like.
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National Science Teachers Association Convention 2001
If you couldn't make it to the convention this past weekend, go on a virtual tour of the exciting exhibits at the show!
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Top 5 Mad Geniuses
Some of the world's most renowned creative minds have exhibited some form of mental illness. Is there a link between genius and madness? No one knows for sure, but evidence abounds.
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13 Famous Rhodes Scholars
Each year about 90 students earn a Rhodes scholarship to study at the University of Oxford. Learn about some of the most famous Rhodes scholars, including Bill Clinton, George Stephanopoulos, and Kris Kristofferson.
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15 Notable People Who Dropped Out of School
These 15 notable people, including Bill Gates, Thomas Edison, and Benjamin Franklin, achieved success in life even after dropping out of school. Learn about these inventors, businessmen and entertainers.
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9 Youngest in Their Fields
You're never too young to be the best. The young people listed here have achieved more in their short years than most adults who are twice their age. Read about the 9 youngest at the top of their fields, including Tatum O'Neal and Michelle Wie.
See more »How does homeschooling work?
Homeschooling can seem like a really mysterious concept to those that are educated in public or private schools. Homeschooling is different for every family, so the term homeschooling can be hard to define. Learn about it in this article.
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Test your knowledge of a variety of subjects with fun quizzes in our most popular categories: Auto, Computer, Electronics, Health, Science and more!
See more »What constitutes a person's IQ?
The term IQ typically refers to a score on a test that measures someone's cognitive ability. What does this test constitute exactly? Find out if IQ tests can accurately measure someone's intelligence.
See more »What exactly is Mensa? How smart do you have to be to join?
Mensa is an organization for people with very high IQs. What does it take to get accepted into this organization? Learn about Mensa in this article.
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