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What is 'big data'?

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Everything you do online adds to a data stream that's being picked through by server farms and analysts. Find out all about big data.

What are the origins of democracy?

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What are the origins of democracy? Read about politics in the United States (which is actually a republic), the ancient Athenians and the origins of democracy.

Can the IRS tax virtual money?

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Can the IRS tax virtual money? Find out the answer at HowStuffWorks.

Is a free market "free" if it's regulated?

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A free market is subject to peaks and troughs in a bustling or failing economy -- no one regulates it. Learn how a free market works and theories behind it.

How Pandemic Works

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Pandemic is a board game in which players work cooperatively to cure the world map of epidemic diseases. Learn how the game of Pandemic works at HowStuffWorks.

How Settlers of Catan Works

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Settlers of Catan is a board game in which players compete to build settlements and accumulate resources. Learn how Settlers of Catan works at HowStuffWorks.

How Japan's Nuclear Crisis Works

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Explosions, fires and dangerous radiation levels dominated the headlines after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami sparked a nuclear crisis in Japan. How did so many safety measures fail?

How the Clover Coffee Maker Works

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The Clover coffee maker is bringing the glamour back to drip coffee one cup at a time. Find out why the Clover coffee maker has coffee lovers buzzing.

How Revisionist History Works

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Revisionist history can range from simply correcting a date to reconsidering the causes of a war. Learn why revisionist history is controversial.

How Sliding Puzzles Work

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Sliding puzzles involve moving pieces around a board to reveal an image or achieve a goal. Learn how sliding puzzles work at HowStuffWorks.

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