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How Photographic Film Works
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Photographic film has been around for more than a century, and it's still the best way to capture an image. Discover what's going on when you take a picture.
How the Census Works
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The U.S. census is a huge project bent on counting every U.S. resident. Find out about the changes for the 2020 census with HowStuffWorks.
No Need to Beware the Ides of March, Actually
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March 15, the Ides of March, has become synonymous with betrayal, lost loyalty and unwelcome surprises. But should this day still make us wary?
How Creationism Works
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The public debate between Christian creationism and evolution has heated up once again in the United States. Learn about the different forms of Christian creationism and find out what's fueling the controversy.
How Death Masks Work
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The best photograph can't touch one. A death mask, in all its 3-D glory, is the last likeness of a loved one that a family can own. After all, it vividly preserves what some consider to be the very essence of a person -- the face.
How a Supernova Works
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A dying star can explode with the force of a few octillion nuclear bombs and create any element in the universe. But why do stars go supernova?
Do You Really Stay Conscious After Being Decapitated?
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Decapitation is a surefire way to deliver a quick and painless death, right? In actuality, an increasingly large body of historical and scientific evidence suggests that beheading doesn't, in fact, deliver instant death.
How the Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Works
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What is an Ethiopian coffee ceremony like? Read about the Ethiopian coffee ceremony at HowStuffWorks.
Systemic Racism Is More Than Simple Prejudice
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The phrase "systemic racism" has become very widespread in the U.S. in the past year or so, but what does it really mean?
Who Was the Mysterious Melchizedek in the Bible?
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He makes just one brief appearance in Genesis, yet he's been seen as a precursor of Jesus Christ. What was he really and how did he become associated with Jesus?