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How Murphy's Law Works
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Murphy's Law is the idea that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Learn about Murphy's Law and find out Murphy's Law was first used.
How Bounty Hunting Works
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Bounty hunting is an important part of the American justice system. Find out how bounty hunting works and see what a day in the life of a bounty hunter is like.
How Cranium Works
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Cranium is a popular board game for parties. Read more about Cranium and what it's like to play.
What's the difference between backscatter machines and millimeter wave scanners?
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Nope, these advanced imaging technologies are not the same. So whether you're concerned about privacy, safety or time as you're shuffling through the airport security line, we can tell you how these two types of scanners stack up against each other.
How Steampunk Works
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Steampunk refers to an art form that adds an antiquated Victorian aesthetic to modern technology. Learn about steampunk and steampunk technology.
What Were the 32 Bands That Performed at Woodstock?
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Woodstock is possibly the most famous concert of all time. See our list of the 32 bands that performed at Woodstock, including Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix.
Is This Celebrity Still Alive?
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Sure, it's a little macabre, but aren't all the best things in life? You may think you know what's what in Hollywood, but this quiz is tougher than it looks. Are these celebrities still alive?
How a Pneumatic Tube Works
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That tube you put your check or deposit slip in at the bank drive-up window is called a pneumatic tube. This was cutting edge 19th-century technology and is still in use today.
Top 10 Body Parts That Can Be Successfully Rebuilt
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Can body parts be rebuilt? In some cases, yes they can. Take a look at 10 body parts that can successfully be rebuilt at HowStuffWorks.
How the Living Earth Simulator Will Work
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You may have noticed that our planet isn't terribly predictable. Could a German polymath and an unfathomable pile of data change that?