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How Saturn Cars Work
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Saturn cars go back to 1982, when GM launched Project Saturn to build smaller quality cars. Find out how Saturn Corporation came to be.
What Is a Flood and Why Is the Surge of Water So Dangerous?
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Flooding has claimed more lives than any other natural disaster. Find out how a gentle stream becomes a raging torrent.
How Baleen Whales Work
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Baleen whales have plates with coarse bristles for filter feeding. Learn how baleen whales differ from toothed whales that hunt squid and other prey.
How Squatting Works
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Squatting is setting up camp on land or moving into an unused building. Learn what laws protect squatters and how squatting affects culture.
How Body Dysmorphic Disorder Works
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Body dysmorphic disorder causes some people to obsess about their looks. Learn why body dysmorphic disorder affects your perceived appearance.
10 Bizarre Ways to Die
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There are as many ways to die as there are ways to live. Read about ten bizarre ways to die.
10 Most Famous American Fast Foods
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From the Big Mac to the Frosty, these 10 fast food menu items will make your stomach rumble. Check out our 10 Most Famous American Fast Foods.
10 Ways to Trick Yourself Into Being Happy
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Happiness is a wonderful thing. Unfortunately, it can also be elusive due to stress or depression. However, strategies abound that you can use to trick yourself into being happy. Ready for 10 of them?
10 Outrageous Lawsuits
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From suing over too-hot coffee to a misplaced pair of pants, Americans seem to be in a litigious state of mind. See 8 outrageous lawsuits.
How Geisha Work
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The novel "Memoirs of a Geisha" depicts geisha in the World War II era -- but it's fiction. Find out how geisha fit into Japanese culture.