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1958: First U.S. Satellite Launched

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History of Sun with Scott McNealy

History of Sun with Scott McNealy (9:06)

Watch this video about the history of Sun Microsystems on HowStuffWorks. Founded in 1982 and led throughout its history by the guiding principle "The Network is the Computer," Sun has pioneered an abundance of technologies that have helped customers... More »

Project Mercury Missions

Project Mercury Missions (2:22)

Watch this video about NASA on HowStuffWorks. Segment three goes into detail on how Project Mercury Missions worked. See how Project Mercury Missions worked in this video from NASA.

The Chicago Judges Project

The Chicago Judges Project (4:50)

Watch this video about the voting record trends of federal judges on HowStuffWorks. Are votes of federal judges predictable from their ideology? University of Chicago law professor Cass R. Sunstein discusses judicial behavior on federal courts,... More »

NASA Viking Project

NASA Viking Project (4:07)

Watch this video about the Viking Project on HowStuffWorks. This Destination Tomorrow Segment describes the first mission to land a spacecraft safely on the surface of another planet. Learn how the Viking Project works in this video from NASA's... More »

The History of Space Capsule Design

The History of Space Capsule Design (3:37)

Watch this video about space capsule design on HowStuffWorks. This NASA Destination Tomorrow Segment is describing how Dr. Maxime Faget's space capsule design helped launch the United States into the Space Age. Learn how space capsules work in this... More »

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Little People Big World: Success In Iraq

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Matt speaks with Iraqi journalists about the importance of placing value in all of their citizens. Watch this video from TLC's "Little People, Big World."

Little People Big World: Return to Iraq: Surgery

Little People Big World: Return to Iraq: Surgery (2:40)

It's time for Bara's surgery to correct her knock knees, but will this delicate and critical procedure be able to transform her life? Watch this video from TLC's "Little People, Big World."

Little People Big World: Return to Iraq: Jitters

Little People Big World: Return to Iraq: Jitters (1:35)

It's time for Matt to make his return trip to Iraq and both he and Amy are nervous about the potential risks. Watch this video from TLC's "Little People, Big World."

Little People Big World: Return to Iraq: After Surgery

Little People Big World: Return to Iraq: After Surgery (1:35)

After Bara's surgery, Matt reflects on an incredibly special moment that has had an amazing impact on his life. Watch this video from TLC's "Little People, Big World."

Little People Big World: Return To Iraq

Little People Big World: Return To Iraq (2:23)

Matt is returning to Iraq to care for an Iraqi family with three children who have dwarfism and are in serious need of health care. Watch this video from TLC's "Little People, Big World."

Little People Big World: Meet The Iraqi Family

Little People Big World: Meet The Iraqi Family (2:51)

Matt travels through war-torn Iraq to visit the family he's trying to help during his trip. Watch this video from TLC's "Little People, Big World."

Little People Big World: Going To Iraq

Little People Big World: Going To Iraq (2:31)

Matt Roloff prepares for his trip to Iraq and learns the dangers may be greater than he originally estimated. Watch this video from TLC's "Little People, Big World."

Children of Hope: Veronica

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On September 11, 2001, Veronica Bailey was in the 3rd grade. In this clip from TLC's "Camp 9/11: Children of Hope," she shares her memories of that day.

Children of Hope: Taylor

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Taylor McCarthy learned about the attack on the news. Her mom was trapped in The World Trade Center. Learn more about Taylor's story in this clip from TLC's "Camp 9/11: Children of Hope."

Children of Hope: Taniya

Children of Hope: Taniya (0:32)

On 9/11, Taniya Grayson lost her dad, who had promised to sing at her wedding. Listen to Taniya's story in this clip from TLC's "Camp 9/11: Children of Hope."