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How Profiling Works
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As the stars of true-crime documentaries and TV series, criminal profilers have one of the best-known law enforcement jobs in the world. Learn the basics of profiling.
All About Acne
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Acne plagues us at the most inconvenient times. So what are the causes of acne and what's the best way to get rid of it? Take a look into some acne myths.
How College Rankings Work
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College rankings can be useful in selecting a college, but are these college rankings accurate? Can they be trusted? Read more about college rankings.
How Restaurant Health Inspections Work
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When your favorite restaurant gets a C rating, does that mean you should never eat there again? HowStuffWorks finds out.
10 Questions Kids Might Ask Their Parents About Smoking
Questions kids might ask their parents about smoking include if they will get addicted. See 10 questions kids might ask about smoking to be prepared.
How Professional Clowns Work
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Being a professional clown must be fun, but with training and more it's a serious business. Learn more about professional clowns at HowStuffWorks.
10 Cooking Shows That Changed the Way We Eat
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Cooking shows have done more than just entertain us. They have also changed our interaction with food. See 10 cooking shows that changed the way we eat.
How Magic Mushrooms Work
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Mushrooms - they're not just a pizza topping. This psychotropic fungus has guided many an adventurer on a trip. How do shrooms make their magic?
How Brainwashing Works
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Brainwashing is the attempt to change the thoughts and beliefs of another person against their will. Learn about the science behind brainwashing.
How Woolly Mammoths Worked
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Hop in your time machine, set the clock back a few thousand years and meet some woolly wonders. They even have a few things to teach us about the fate of modern elephants.