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How Cockroaches Work
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Cockroaches are creepy, but they're also very complex creatures. Learn about the anatomy of cockroaches and how to get rid of them.
How Perfume Works
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Perfume is any substance that you wear and that smells. There are no requirements for it to smell good. Learn more about perfume at HowStuffWorks.
How Saunas Work
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Do you know what saunas do for your body? Learn about the history, function and health/skin benefits of saunas at HowStuffWorks.
Top 10 Winter Flowers and Plants
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Whether they're blooming through a crust of snow or showing off their vivid colors while temperatures drop, hardy plants are thriving as the winter rolls in. And these 10 will make you want to dig that green thumb into the snow.
How Pet Psychics Work
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If you have pets, you may have wondered whether they know what you're thinking. Learn what pet psychics claim that they can do.
How Plastics Work
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Plastics can be found in a wide variety of products. They are everywhere. Find out how plastics are made and learn about uses for plastics.
How Nonstick Cookware Works
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Nonstick cookware lets you cook with less cleanup time and less fat. Learn what lets a nonstick coating stick to pans but not to your pancakes.
How Microsoft Surface Tabletop Works
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Microsoft Surface tabletop allows multiple users to share and manipulate information on a tabletop computing interface. Learn how Microsoft Surface tabletop works.
Can You Identify These Classic Cars From the Movies That Made Them Famous?
The right car in a film can make a larger impact than the actor driving it! Can you identify these cars from the movies that made them famous (or semi-famous)?
How Breast Pumps Work
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Breastfeeding is a healthy way to feed young children, but busy schedules and other factors may keep mom from being available when baby's hungry. Breast pumps can help bridge that gap.