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How to Get the Most From Your HDTV
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After all that hype, the experience of watching a brand new HDTV can be a little anticlimactic. Find out why it can happen.
5 Texas Beaches for Family-friendly Summer Fun
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Sure, you could hit Florida or California, but if you're dreaming of sun, sand and surf, why not head somewhere unexpected?
How Prohibition Worked
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Prohibition was a constitutional amendment banning the sale and production of alcohol in the U.S. HowStuffWorks looks at prohibition and why it failed.
Closing Your Bedroom Door at Night Could Save Your Life
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The 'Close Before You Doze' campaign is on a mission to get you to sleep with your bedroom doors closed. Why? Fire safety.
The Philippines Has the World's Longest Christmas Celebration
Perhaps no country on Earth loves Christmas more than the Philippines. Residents there celebrate the holiday for four months solid. Here's why.
How Ambulances Work
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How are ambulances dispatched and why do they cost so much? HowStuffWorks takes a close look at the world of ambulances.
Should I put quartz countertops in my kitchen?
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Quartz countertops cost the same as granite countertops, but they come in an array of colors. Find out why people choose quartz countertops.
Do houses really settle?
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Houses settle for a variety of reasons, and they exhibit a variety of signs that they're settling. Learn how houses settle and why they creak.
Ultimate Guide to Concrete Countertops
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Concrete countertops are gaining in popularity as a replacement for granite countertops. Find out why concrete countertops are being used more and more.
How the Terracotta Army Works
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The Terracotta Army was commissioned under Emperor Qin as protection for the afterlife. Learn why the Terracotta Army isn't as unique as it is massive.