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How Tunnels Work
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Constructing a tunnel is one of the most complex challenges in the field of civil engineering. Learn about the basics behind tunnels.
The 42 Things You Should Know About 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
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In its 26-year history, "The Hitchhiker's Guide" has rubbed shoulders with Darth Vader, the Ghostbusters, Pink Floyd and Radiohead and put its stamp on an asteroid. Find out what else you should know.
5 Worst Places to Be in a Thunderstorm
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Do you know the worst places to be in a thunderstorm? Golf course? On water? See our list of five worst places to be in a thunderstorm to learn more.
How GPS Watches Work
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A GPS watch links to a net of synchronized computers orbiting Earth to provide you with highly accurate data. Learn what you can do with a GPS watch.
What Is Deforestation?
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Deforestation, or the removal of forests, contributes to global warming. Learn how deforestation harms our plants and animals -- even to extinction.
10 Real Animals That Seem Make-believe
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The world boasts an incredible diversity of animals, some of which are so colorful and bizarre they seem made-up. Meet 10 of them at HowStuffWorks.
How Santa Claus Works
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Santa Claus travels around the world each year on Christmas Eve and delivers gifts to good children. Find out who Santa Claus is at HowStuffWorks.
How Fossils Work
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Fossils can tell us how life on Earth has evolved over time and also how the climate has changed. Find out what fossils are and how fossils formed.
Did the Great Chicago Fire really start with Mrs. O'Leary's cow?
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Legend has it that the Great Chicago Fire started with Mrs. O'Leary's cow and a lantern in the shed. Did a cow really start the Great Chicago Fire?
What Caused the Dust Bowl?
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What if the land you relied upon simply blew away? In the 1930s, poor stewardship and crushing drought created black blizzards and an internal American exodus known as the Dust Bowl.