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How Batteries Work
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Batteries power the appliances you use daily. Check out battery experiments, the history of batteries, battery reactions and the chemistry behind battery power.
How Power Grids Work
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Electrical power is a little bit like the air you breathe: You don't really think about it until it is missing. There are good reasons the power grid distribution system works the way it does, though it can lead to some big problems.
How Frogs Work
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Frogs come in all shapes and sizes and some of them are highly toxic, like poison dart frogs. Learn about frogs and check out pictures of frogs in this article.
How Google Works
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Google launched on Sept. 4, 1998. HowStuffWorks looks at how it's evolved from a two-man enterprise into a multibillion-dollar corporation.
Baby-naming Trends
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It's important for parents to have good information when deciding on a name for their baby. Learn about baby name trends and their influences.
How Paparazzi Work
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These guerilla-style photographers have been known to break into private property and intentionally cause car accidents. Is it legal? Not really. So how can they persist? Learn all about the paparazzi.
Behind the X Prize
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We know who won - top-runner SpaceShipOne. We know what the team receives for that accomplishment: $10 million and an obscenely gigantic trophy. But what about the story behind the contest? Learn about the rules, restrictions, red tape, test crashes, successful launches and the technological innovations that may get you into sub-orbit sooner than you think.
How the DHARMA Initiative Works
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If you're a big fan of "Lost," you're probably full of theories about the DHARMA Initiative. Learn about the DHARMA Initiative history and theories.
How Boxing Works
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Boxing is one of the oldest sports that involves two people fighting with their fists. Learn about boxing and some different aspects of boxing.
Exoplanets: Distant Worlds Beyond Our Solar System
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These 10 remarkable exoplanets are the ones we'd like to investigate. Learn about 10 of the most remarkable astronomers have discovered.