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What is the Eastwood Rule?

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When Clint Eastwood fired a director that didn't share his vision, the Eastwood Rule was born. Learn more about the Eastwood Rule at HowStuffWorks.

How Fast Does a Bullet Travel?

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Reference frames can help explain how a bullet fired from a gun behaves on a moving train. Learn more about reference frames and Newton's first law.

Turnspit Dogs: The Elizabethan Kitchen Gadget Bred to Cook Meat

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Turnspit dogs were a distinct breed of working dogs in the late 15th-18th centuries. They had one job and it was to help roast meat over the fire.

Will using a cell phone at a gas pump make it explode?

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Cell phones have long been thought to be a possible cause of gas-station fires. Find out if using your cell phone at a gas pump can make it explode.

Why Electric Fireplaces Are Hot

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There's just something about sitting in front of a fire that soothes the soul. And electric fireplaces make whiling the hours away in front of those flickering flames as simple as flipping a switch.

How Much Coal Is Required to Run a 100-watt Light Bulb 24 hours a Day for a Year?

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Where electricity is produced from a coal fired power station, how much coal is required to run a 100-watt light bulb 24 hours a day for one year?

5 Times Marketers Totally Missed the Mark

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Several major companies have been under fire recently for offensive marketing tactics and ads. HowStuffWorks looks at a few that have made headlines in recent years.

Historically, Houseplants Were For the Rich

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In Victorian times, only a few plants could stand up to the fumes from coal fires and gas lamps. Now, we have a wide variety of plants to choose from.

How Elevators Work

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In action movies, elevators regularly plummet to the basement, landing in a spectacular ball of fire. Is this possible? There are some sophisticated engineering techniques at work behind every elevator ride you take.

How to Remove Smoke Stains

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Smoke stains are serious business, whether they're the result of a burned dinner or a house fire. Follow these stain removal tips to remove any trace from your household surfaces.

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