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How eBay Works
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Where can a person get $28,000 for a partially eaten grilled cheese sandwich that may or may not contain the image of the Virgin Mary? On eBay, of course. Find out all about the largest auction site in the world.
10 Real-life Crimes That Became Fictional TV Episodes
There have been many real-life crimes that became fictional TV episodes. Visit HowStuffWorks to find 10 real-life crimes that became fictional TV episodes.
How Bone China Works
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Bone china gets its strength and translucence from the addition of bone ash to porcelain. Learn about bone china and see a video from inside a Lenox factory.
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 DNA Works
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DNA contains genetic material that gets passed down to each successive generation. Learn about DNA and find out what information each strand of DNA contains.
10 Evil Robots Bent on Destroying Humanity
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"Hahaha ... we've come to destroy your world!" Or so it must read in the chapter of the "Evil Robot Handbook" on what to say when you first encounter humans. Here are 10 robots you really don't want to mess with.
How Lincoln Cars Work
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The first Lincoln Model K offered the distinctive style and luxury that would become Lincoln's hallmark. Learn more about Lincoln's origins and cars.
How Midterm Elections Work
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Midterm elections in the U.S. don't get the public excited the way presidential elections do. But there's a lot at stake, actually, during these contests. Why do midterms exist, anyway?
How SpaceShipOne Works
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It's launch time for the first privately funded space flight. In the course of battle for the X Prize, a group called Scaled Composites has built and tested SpaceShipOne, a sub-orbital spacecraft intended to carry tourists on the ride of their life. Learn all about the craft.
Digital Photography Basics
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If you're contemplating the change from film to digital and aren't sure if it's for you, check out this article to learn the basics of digital photography.