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How Customs Works
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To most people a trip through customs is just another stop in an airport or a country's borders. But customs agencies do much more for their countries' governments. In fact U.S. Customs raises more revenue than any agency except the IRS. Find out why and how they do it.
How Night Vision Works
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Most of us instinctively think of darkness as a way to hide. Night vision has changed all that. So, how can you see someone standing over 200 yards away on a pitch-black night? Find out.
How Predatory Lending Works
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Predatory mortgage lenders take advantage of inexperienced homebuyers and poor credit risks. Learn about predatory lending and how to avoid a con.
How Fingerprinting Works
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Fingerprinting is a popular technique for identifying criminals and authenticating access. Learn about fingerprinting and its storied history.
How Blast-resistant Clothing Works
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Your most rugged pair of blue jeans can't hold a candle to the cutting-edge blast-resistant clothing and technology. Sure, these fabrics are tough, but can they diffuse bomb blasts?
Top 10 Hotels That Will Scare the Daylights Out of You
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Haunted hotels are found in literature and movies -- we're enthralled with the idea of them. Learn more about haunted hotels and their creepy stories.
How the FBI Works
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The FBI is explained in this article. Learn about the FBI.
How Real Transformers Work
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Transformers exist in real life, but they don't quite resemble the robots from the movie. Learn about real transformers and how these robots are used.
How the U.S. Coast Guard Works
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Unique among the U.S. armed forces, the Coast Guard is perpetually on active duty, entrusted with lots responsibilities and chronically underfunded. Learn about the U.S. Coast Guard.
How Private Investigators Work
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Thanks to popular culture, many people have a clear mental image of the stereotypical private investigator. Find out whether the stereotypes about private investigators are true.