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Power Loom: An Essential Industrial Revolution Invention
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The power loom was one of the most significant inventions of the Industrial Revolution. Learn more about the mechanized device that transformed the textile industry.
13 Socialist Countries That Look Way Different From Each Other
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When people talk about socialist countries, they often picture full government control and no private ownership. But in practice, socialist economies vary widely.
How Social Security Tax Works
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Social security taxes are somewhat complicated. Learn about how social security taxes work at HowStuffWorks.
How do painkillers know where you hurt?
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As kids, we couldn't use big words to describe our scrapes, but we could point, and somehow the medicine knew where we hurt. It still does. How?
Can You Answer All of These Questions an Auto Mechanic Should Know?
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Every car fan seems to think they are an all-around automotive expert, but there are a lot of things that car junkies may not know about auto mechanics. Prove you know cars by answering these questions an auto mechanic should know.
How Brainwashing Works
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Brainwashing is the attempt to change the thoughts and beliefs of another person against their will. Learn about the science behind brainwashing.
How the MQ-9 Reaper Works
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Early unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) primarily carried out reconnaissance missions in war zones, but the Reaper packs some serious heat. Is there anything more foreboding than a drone with a Hellfire missile?
How Night Vision Works
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Most of us instinctively think of darkness as a way to hide. Night vision has changed all that. So, how can you see someone standing over 200 yards away on a pitch-black night? Find out.
How Police Cars Work
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Police cars are built to be much more durable that civilian model cars. Read all about police cars and how they are manufactured.
Multiple Sclerosis Overview
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Multiple sclerosis, also known as MS, causes the body to attack itself. How do you get multiple sclerosis, and why are twice as many women as men affected?