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How Does a 3D Printer Work?
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3D printing has made it possible to print out almost anything - including homes, medical devices, clothing, and even a human heart! But how does a 3D printer work, and what are the drawbacks?
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.
What Is a Democratic Socialist?
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New York City just elected a new mayor who proudly identifies as a democratic socialist. That label can spark curiosity or confusion depending on who you ask. So, what is a democratic socialist, exactly?