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Should you buy a tablet or an e-reader?

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Should you buy a tablet or e-reader? Learn about the pros and cons of tablets and e-readers to see which is good for you.

How to Buy Good Inexpensive Wine

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Are you wondering how to buy good inexpensive wine? Check out this article and learn how to buy good inexpensive wine.

How Siri Works

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Apple's mobile assistant Siri is the source of much comedy -- and frustration -- among users. How did Siri come to be, and how useful is it, really?

10 Amazing Ancient Egyptian Inventions

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There may be no greater tribute to a society's ingenuity and vision than the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. What other cool stuff did the ancient Egyptians invent?

How U.S. Public Broadcasting Works

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NPR and PBS have been on the air for years, amid recurring calls for government defunding. Learn more about U.S. public broadcasting at HowStuffWorks.

How Hypnosis Works

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The practice of hypnotism dates back centuries, and there are those who swear by its validity. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, hypnosis is an interesting phenomenon. Check it out -- and let us know if you start to bark like a dog.

Understanding Video Game Ratings

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Do you understand video game ratings? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn how to understand video game ratings.

10 Advancements in Environmental Engineering

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Environmental engineering existed long before it had a name. It began at the dawn of civilization when we started changing our surroundings to meet our needs.

How Bridges Work

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Bridges support tremendous weight, span huge distances and all the while withstand the greatest forces of nature. Find out about these engineering feats (as well as some of the flaws).

How Electricity Works

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Electricity surrounds us and can be used thousands of different ways. Learn about the basics of electricity, from generators and electrical circuits to voltage and currents.

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