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How Private Schools Work
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Private schools have been around for a long time. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about private schools.
10 Things That Aren't Free Speech
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Free speech is a very guarded freedom, but that doesn't mean citizens can say whatever they like with no punishment. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
10 Holiday Controversies
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There's something to offend everyone in the season of goodwill. Learn about 10 holiday controversies at HowStuffWorks.
'Unsolved' Mysteries, Solved: 10 Times We Answered History's Biggest Questions
Was Anna Anderson really Anastasia Romanov? Does the Bermuda Triangle really exist? Wonder no more: We have the answers to these and other formerly unsolved mysteries.
How Solar Eclipses Work
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Solar eclipses are rare and amazing phenomena. Learn about what happens in a solar eclipse and how to observe one safely.
How Power Windows Work
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Ever wonder what's behind the auto-up feature that can detect obstacles? Power windows are one of those hidden miracles in cars -- they're actually pretty amazing once you learn about them. Find out how power windows operate!
How Mars Odyssey Works
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Mars Odyssey is NASA's latest Mars spacecraft, and it's going to the red planet in search of water. Learn how this orbiter could pave the way for manned missions to Mars!
How Internet Radio Works
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Radio broadcasts over the Internet are increasingly popular and populist. Learn more about the media revolution that is Internet radio.
What's the problem with Microsoft Word?
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In the last two months, hackers have exploited at least four different "zero day" flaws in Microsoft Word, and most of these security holes remain unpatched. Find out what's wrong with Microsoft Word.
Is the FBI reading my e-mail?
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When the FBI announced two years ago that it no was longer using its Carnivore Internet surveillance software, it seemed like a victory. Find out why the techniques employed in the new ISP-based surveillance approach may be even more evasive.