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What happens when a state law contradicts a U.S. federal law?
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What happens when a state law contradicts a U.S. federal law? Find out which wins out when a state law contradicts a U.S. federal law.
10 Ways Insurance Agents Spot Fraudulent Claims
Insurance fraud scams, including staging accidents and creating fake titles for nonexistent cars, cost Americans billions of dollars a year. How do savvy insurance agents suss them out?
How Class Action Lawsuits Work
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Class action lawsuits can be an efficient way to achieve justice for a large number of people. Learn how class action lawsuits work.
How Dingbats Works
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It's a printing press block, an electronic font and a less-than-flattering nickname -- so how did Dingbats come to be a series of word games, too?
Ultimate Guide to 'Cars'
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'Cars,' which is about a NASCAR-style race car, is the latest Pixar animated film. Go behind the scenes with the director of the movie, John Lasseter.
10 Most Dangerous Places for Shark Attacks
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Dangerous places for shark attacks dot the globe, but some spots rate higher than others. See where the most dangerous places for shark attacks are.
How Google Docs Works
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Google Docs allows users to creat and edit work documents online. Learn more about Google Docs at HowStuffWorks.
How Wind Power Works
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When air moves quickly, that motion means kinetic energy, which can be captured. Learn how the simplest possible wind-energy turbine works.
How Digital Rights Management Works
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DRM is a method of controlling access to copyrighted material. Find out how the technology behind DRM works and learn about the digital rights management controversy.
How Hot Air Balloons Work
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Hot air balloons are about as simple as flying can get - no engine, no moving parts really, and very little the pilot can do to control the vehicle. Find out what it's like to fly a hot air balloon!