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How Online Checking Accounts Work
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Online checking accounts can be tricky. In this article by HowStuffWorks.com, learn more about how online checking accounts work.
How Samurai Work
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The legend of the samurai continues to permeate our culture, with countless movies and TV shows dedicated to the subject. How much of what we know about the samurai is truth and how much is myth?
How Many Continents Are There? Depends Whom You Ask
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It may surprise you to know that experts around the world disagree on how many continents are out there. Here's why.
What are green communities?
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Green communities do everything they can to limit their footprint on the environment. Find out what you can do to make green communities.
How Glassblowing Works
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Glassblowing may seem like a fairly recent art form, but it's really been around since the Roman Empire. Read more about glassblowing.
How Meteorology Works
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Meteorology is the study of the atmosphere and the myriad phenomena that keep it in moving. Learn how far meteorology has come over the years.
How HDTV Works
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HDTV hit the market in 1998, and has ushered in an era of superior resolution and sound. Learn about HDTV and check out expert reviews for HDTV.
How Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) Works
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GCWR stands for gross combination weight rating. Visit HowStuffWorks to find out the definition of GCWR.
How Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Works
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Most people can tell you the fuel economy numbers for their vehicle. Some even know the horsepower and torque in their car or truck. But what about the gross vehicle weight rating? Who knows that?
How Estate Freeze Trusts Work
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Estate freeze trusts can help children avoid a huge tax burden on a family business after the loss of a parent. Read more about estate freeze trusts.