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How to Play Jenga Like You've Never Played It Before
HowStuffWorks guarantees you'll never look at Jenga the same after you see it played these five ways.
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...
5 Things to Know on the First Day of Kindergarten
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Kindergarteners don't start school as blank slates. From color and number recognition to sharing and listening, certain skills will help your child from the day she walks in the door.
Do Weighted Blankets Help With Sleep?
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The pressure of weighted blankets is said to help alleviate stress and anxiety. Learn if there's any truth to the claim at HowStuffWorks.
St. Francis Is Credited With Creating the First Nativity Scene in 1223
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The earliest biblical descriptions don't mention animals by the manger when Jesus was born. So how did those Nativity scenes evolve into what we know today?
How Focus Groups Work
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Marketers rely on information gained from focus groups. Learn how focus groups work.
How Bridges Work
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Bridges support tremendous weight, span huge distances and all the while withstand the greatest forces of nature. Find out about these engineering feats (as well as some of the flaws).
Where Does Water Come From?
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Where does water come from? We know that water surrounds us, but have you ever wondered about its origins? Find out where water comes from.
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.