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How Income Taxes Work
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If you've ever filled out a 1040, you know the U.S. tax system and the agency that keeps it going are complex and mystifying entities. Get the lowdown on this essential piece of the U.S. government.
Can We Guess Which Part of the UK You Live In?
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If you answer a few of our questions, your responses will tell us which part of the United Kingdom you hail from! Don't believe us? Go on, then. Give it a go!
Can We Guess if You're Gen X, Baby Boomer, or Millennial?
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Every generation has a set of cultural touchstones, a unique vocabulary, and a collective memory that sets it apart from others. This fingerprint tells us a lot about the heuristic you use to make sense of the world.
Garlic: Natural Weight-Loss Food
Garlic is great for weight loss. Learn how to reap the benefits of garlic, about garlic's healing compounds, and how garlic adds flavor to diet food.
How Does a Heat Pump Work?
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Heat pumps use a small amount of energy to move heat from one place to another. They serve a dual purpose; they can use that heat transfer to cool a home as well. But is one right for your home?
How the National Security Council Works
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The National Security Council provides advice to the president on intelligence matters and coordinates activities in various government agencies. At least in theory. In reality, each U.S. president has used the council in the way that suits him.
How Two-stroke Engines Work
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A car engine uses a four-stroke cycle -- how can two strokes accomplish the same tasks? Learn all about the two-stroke engine, where it's used and how it compares to a four-stroke.
How Barbecue Works
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Almost every country in the world has some dish involving meat cooked over the fire. In the U.S., it's called barbecue. Come with us on a mouthwatering-journey through the history, politics and techniques of barbecue.
Can plants think?
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Thinking allows us to solve problems, plan ahead and defend ourselves from outside threats. It's what separates us from "lower" life-forms like plants, right? Well, maybe not.
How to Remove Rubber Cement Stains
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Rubber cement stains can be tricky to remove. Using rubber cement can make anyone nervous, but there are simple stain removal methods to use when mishaps occur. Learn to clean rubber cement stains.