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Is it worse to be near an explosion on land or in water?
Taking a hit from an explosion probably isn't on your to-do list. But if blasts were occurring all around you, one of these mediums would be better at stopping your lungs from imploding.
Can I stop getting junk mail?
Is there anything worse than an inbox clogged with spam? How about a mailbox stuffed with take-out menus, furniture catalogs and grocery store circulars? Once and for all, how can you stop junk mail from piling up in your life?
What's the difference between high fidelity and high definition?
You're probably familiar with high fidelity, or hi-fi audio, but what about high definition? What's the difference? And which, if either, is better?
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 Lightsabers Work
Lightsabers are more useful in our everyday lives than you may think. From the blade arc tip to the handgrip, a lightsaber is a Jedi's weapon of choice.
How does a water cannon work?
Before water cannons, firefighters hauled bucket after bucket of water to squelch flames. So why are law enforcement officials grateful for them?
How Tattoos Work
Not too long ago, tattoos were taboo in Western culture. But today, people of all ages and walks of life are sporting permanent ink.
What are the best video games that were never made?
For serious gamers, there's nothing worse than finding out an eagerly anticipated video game has been scrapped. Is your favorite game that never was on our list?
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How Forensic Lab Techniques Work
FBI lab results revealed traces of chloroform in missing girl Caylee Anthony's mother's car. In addition, the mother's computer, which was confiscated, showed visits to Web sites with information about chloroform. What techniques do forensic labs use?
How do bedbugs work?
Research conducted by the National Pest Management Association states bed bugs in college dorms have increased 71 percent between 2001 and 2005. What's more, the number of bed bug calls pest management services receive per week has greatly increased.
How Nuclear Power Works
According to its neighbor South Korea, North Korea has begun to reassemble its chief nuclear complex. However, the United States claims the country is simply moving some equipment out of a storage facility.
How Wasps Work
A Japanese monk panicked and dropped the torch he was holding when the hornets in a nest he was trying to remove from his temple attacked him. Unfortunately, his temple burned to the ground. How do different types of wasps work?
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