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How MREs Work
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Coalition troops have been surviving mainly on MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) for most of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Learn what these portable, adaptable and absolutely essential pieces of military technology are all about.
How Pterosaurs Worked
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They were creatures of the air, but they aren't part of the avian family tree - and don't call them dinosaurs. What was life like for the pterosaurs, and what has sparked renewed interest in these flying reptiles?
How Fire Tornadoes Work
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Inject heat, ash and fire into a spinning mass of air. Watch as a funnel of flames leaps from the ground, reaches for the heavens and then races forward to consume everything in its path. Is such a phenomenon possible?
How Game Theory Works
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Game theory introduction coincided with advances in economy and warfare. Read about game theory introduction and how it changed the way we wage war and bets.
Exploring Mars: Insights Into the Red Planet
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Since the 1960s, we've been captivated by the planet Mars. How different is our neighbor, and what have we learned about the most explored planet?
How Ice Rinks Work
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The things people do on ice rinks are so spectacular, we sometimes forget how remarkable ice rinks themselves are. Maintaining a proper ice rink is a real feat of engineering. Get a behind the scenes look at this very cool technology.
10 Off-label Uses of Antidepressants
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Antidepressants are often used to treat things that aren't depression. Find out about off-label antidepressant use at HowStuffWorks.
How Drag Queens Work
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Drag Queens like RuPaul have made the campy performance a part of mainstream culture. But where did drag originate, and how have drag queens changed?
Autism Basics
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Autism is a condition that interferes with a child's ability to communicate and interact socially. Learn about treatments and the probable causes of autism.
How Earthquake-resistant Buildings Work
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Sometimes it seems as though Earth has been hitting the caffeine a little too hard, with all the shakes from earthquakes. So, how do structures stand strong amid all those quakes?