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Understanding Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Sudden infant death syndrome is a tragic, unexplained death of an infant. Learn the factors that may cause SIDS and how to cope with it.
How Focus Groups Work
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Marketers rely on information gained from focus groups. Learn how focus groups work.
Hypersonic Speed Explained: How Hypersonic Planes Work
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Higher, farther, faster: NASA's X-43A plane is destined to set new speed records. What sets the X-43A apart from other rocket-powered aircraft is that it is powered by a scramjet engine. Learn all about it.
Will Autonomous Vehicles Be Able to Break the Speed Limit?
Will driverless cars have to obey speed limits and other traffic laws? Learn more about autonomous vehicles in this HowStuffWorks article.
We Finally Know Why Ancient Roman Concrete Outlasts Our Own
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The ancients were able to devise a mix for concrete that actually gets stronger over time thanks to chemical reactions. If only we could rediscover the recipe...
What's the Difference Between a Sociopath and a Psychopath?
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The terms sociopath and psychopath are used interchangeably, but they're not the same. What's the difference between these two personality disorders?
Where Does Vanilla Flavoring Come From?
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Ah, vanilla. From pure vanilla extract to essence and imitation, it comes in all forms. But where does vanilla flavoring come from?
How Grid Computing Works
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Grid computing systems share hardware resources to work on projects. Learn how grid computing can be used to solve complex problems.
Gigantic Undiscovered Cave Found in British Columbia
How, in today's world, could a cave this massive go undetected for so long?
How Well Has Strict Gun Control Worked in Australia?
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After a mass shooting in 1996, Australia imposed strict gun laws. HowStuffWorks looks at how successful they've been.