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How Nuclear Power Works

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On the one hand, nuclear power offers a clean energy alternative that decreases fossil fuel dependence. On the other, it summons images of quake-ruptured Japanese power plants leaking radioactive water. What happens in reactors in good times and bad?

How McCarthyism Worked

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McCarthyism is a political ploy that wields accusations and shame without significant evidence. Learn about Joseph McCarthy and his Cold War tactics.

How Alcoholism Works

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Alcoholism can be difficult to spot. Learn the difference between heavy drinking and alcoholism, how alcohol affects the body, what factors may lead to alcoholism and what treatments are available for this addiction.

Top 5 Myths About Steve Jobs

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Do you know the facts from the myths about Steve Jobs? Take a look at these five myths about Steve Jobs to find out.

Can You Identify These Cars You'd See at a '50s Drive-In?

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There was a time when you didn't leave your car in the parking lot when you went to see a movie - your car WAS the theater! Here's a quiz about the cars from the '50s that put the "drive" in "drive-in" - hop in, Daddy-o, and let's see what you've got under the hood!

How Executive Orders Work

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Executive orders are directives from the president without input from the legislative or judiciary branches of government. HowStuffWorks explains.

Can someone own the moon?

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Can someone own the moon? Learn all about real estate on the moon what it takes to get your own lunar property.

How the Uncanny Valley Works

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When a super-realistic android or video character gives us a creepy feeling, it enters the uncanny valley. Why do we get spooked, and what can we do to avoid it?

10 Mythical American Monsters

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Very tall, hairy, glowing eyes - that seems to be the go-to description for a lot of mythical monsters out there, especially in America. Here are 10 to keep an eye out for.

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