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How Zombies Work
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Even if you've never seen a zombie movie, you probably know something about the walking dead. But did you know that zombies have their roots in folklore and -- according to some researchers -- in real events in Haiti?
How Solitary Confinement Works
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The U.S. has thousands of prisoners in solitary confinement. But experts are now saying it does more harm than good. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
10 Steps to a More Intimate Relationship
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Intimate relationships require some TLC and attention. See these 10 steps to a more intimate relationship to have a more fulfilling connection.
How Cell Phone Jammers Work
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A cell phone jammer allows people to exploit the vulnerability of the radio spectrum to silence blabbering offenders. See how cell phone jammers work.
Tree Leaves Identification Quiz
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Calling all nature lovers! You've seen leaves all your life, but can you successfully identify a tree based on its leaves alone? Pick it up and see, now!
How a Nuclear Reactor Works
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Over the years, nuclear reactors have been viewed as both a miracle and a menace. How does a nuclear reactor do its job? And what happens when something goes wrong?
5 Beauty Tips for Older Women
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Sometimes it takes some makeup tricks to bring out beauty in older women. Get started with these 5 easy tips for enhancing beauty in older women.
10 Most Common Body Parts People Hide
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Many people hide body parts that they don't like. Is your No. 1 insecurity on our list? See 10 common body parts people hide.
How Comas Work
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Learn the physiological processes that trigger a coma, how an actual coma differs from television depictions and how often people awaken after months or even years of being in a coma.
Dementia Overview
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Dementia takes your episodic memory, or your memory of recent events, and then proceeds to other types of memory loss. Who's at risk for dementia?