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How Spyware Works
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Spyware is malicious software that can hijack and cripple your computer. Learn about spyware, how spyware gets on your computer and spyware removal.
How Did Mortgage-backed Securities Bring Down the U.S. Economy?
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Mortgage-backed securities have been singled out as the culprit for economic turmoil in 2008. Learn what mortgage-backed securities are and how they failed.
How Airline Freight Works
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Like trade ships of old, air-freight planes move anything that can be bought or sold. See how goods are shipped worldwide.
Blame the Supply Chain for Rising Prices and Inflation
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High food and gas prices blowing your mind? Issues with the supply chain are causing prices to rise on everything from gas to groceries as inflation soars.
How Swiss Bank Accounts Work
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Swiss bank accounts are famous for security and stability. Learn about Swiss bank accounts and find out why Swiss bank accounts are different from standard accounts.
Did You Know There Are 23 Countries in North America?
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North America is the world's third largest continent by land area, bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and South America and the Caribbean Sea to the south. This incredible size means there are quite a few countries in North America.
Grassoline: Can we fuel cars with grass?
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Grassoline for fuel is a concept that is under development in the ongoing search for an alternative to oil. Learn about the concept of grassoline.
Are patent trolls smothering innovation?
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Are patent trolls smothering innovation? Learn about the effects patent trolls can have on innovation at HowStuffWorks.
Flexible Savings Accounts
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Flexible spending accounts are accounts in which you can deposit a portion of your pre-tax paycheck. Learn about flexible spending accounts.
How IPOs Work
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Initial public offerings have been around for centuries - every company with shares that are publicly traded on the stock market had an IPO at one point. Find out what an IPO is and how it makes people rich.