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How Poker Works
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Once a game reserved for gun-wielding tough guys in smoke-filled back rooms, poker has become the mainstream. Now there are weekly poker games in homes all over the United States. Learn how to play poker.
The IRS Already Has Our Data So Why Do We Still File Taxes?
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At least 30 countries have return-free filing systems, including Denmark, Sweden, Spain and the United Kingdom. Why doesn't the U.S.?
How Kissing Works
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Anthropologists report that 90 percent of the people in the world kiss. Learn how one gesture has come to signify affection, celebration, grief, comfort and respect.
How U.S. Criminal Records Work
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U.S. criminal records are on the increase in recent years. Find out how U.S. criminal records work.
Tonnes vs. Tons: Metric vs. Imperial Measurements Strike Again
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If you’ve ever priced out cargo or read about a ship carrying coal, grain or bricks, you’ve seen tonnes vs. tons. These two words look similar yet refer to different systems and units. In international trade and technical writing, that small spelling shift changes real-world numbers.
How Automatic Dialers Work
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Automatic dialers are a big part of the telecommunications industry. Learn more about automatic dialers at HowStuffWorks.
22 of the Worst Prisons in the World
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These prisons house some of the world's most notorious criminals. But battles rage behind their walls, oftentimes leaving inmates susceptible to torture, disease and even death. These are some of the worst prisons on the planet.
Can I catch plague from a prairie dog?
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Prairie dog plague has killed a huge percentage of the prairie dog population. Learn why prairie dog plague is a serious threat, and if you'll catch it.
Who killed JFK?
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Who killed JFK? Conspiracy theories about the JFK assassination still abound. Learn about the JFK theories and who killed John F. Kennedy.
How the American Red Cross Works
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After Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of the United States, most of us saw what the Red Cross can do -- and what it cannot do. But the Katrina disaster isn't the first sign of conflict in the ranks of this humanitarian organization. Learn about the functions and history of the American Red Cross.