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How Digital Immortality Works
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Digital immortality may enable people to live forever. But would we want digital immortality to exist? Learn how digital immortality might work.
How Magnets Work
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Magnets produce magnetic fields and attract metals like iron, nickel and cobalt. They're used in all sorts of applications but how are they made and how do they work?
What's the difference between backscatter machines and millimeter wave scanners?
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Nope, these advanced imaging technologies are not the same. So whether you're concerned about privacy, safety or time as you're shuffling through the airport security line, we can tell you how these two types of scanners stack up against each other.
How Does Herd Immunity Keep a Country Safe From Diseases?
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Herd immunity relies on the principle of safety in numbers as far as vaccinations go. Find out why herd immunity is an important public health issue.
How green are green household cleaners?
Green household cleaners are advertised today as completely environmentally safe. But can we believe the marketing? Review green household cleaners.
The Rise of Bioengineered Food and Agricultural Biotechnology
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Agricultural biotechnology is the process of genetically engineering the food we eat. Learn about agricultural biotechnology.
The Bizarre, Brazen Life of Cultist Aleister Crowley
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The late Aleister Crowley liked being known as 'wickedest man in the world.' HowStuffWorks talks to experts (and followers) of the outlandish cultist.
UFO History
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Modern UFO history began with the 1947 UFO sighting by pilot Kenneth Arnold. Learn the history of UFOs from ancient times to the mid-20th century.
Mood Ring Color Chart: Decoding the Colors and Emotions
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Decode your feelings with our ultimate mood ring color guide! Find out what your mood ring is trying to tell you – are you stressed, happy, or something else entirely.
How Operation Plowshare Worked
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How to go from a Bible verse to carving canals with nukes in just a few easy steps - almost. Learn how operation plowshare worked at HowStuffWorks.