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Take This Word Association Test, and We'll Tell You About Your Destiny
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What comes to mind when we say the word "fate?" If it was destiny, you're already on the right track! Associate the words in the quiz, and your life's purpose will be revealed. Will it live up to your dreams?
Vincent van Goat and Friends Help Vanquish Western Wildfires
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Goats are being used to create firebreaks as part of today's wildfire fighting arsenal. HowStuffWorks takes a look.
How Ejection Seats Work
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When a military aircraft is in trouble, the pilot may have to eject to save his life. Find out how this crucial escape system separates pilot from plane.
How the Doppler Effect Works
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The Doppler effect is why you hear the sound from a moving object change as it nears and passes you. Find out how the Doppler effect works.
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.
How to Landscape with Different Soil Types
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Landscaping and soil types are very much related because they influence one another. Learn more about landscaping and soil types at HowStuffWorks.
How did Lake Nyos suddenly kill 1,700 people?
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One evening, people heard their local lake rumbling. A day and a half later, 1,700 people were dead. What happened on that fateful night?
How Hydrogen Cars Work
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Hydrogen cars operate differently than conventional cars. Learn more about hydrogen cars at HowStuffWorks.
How Nuclear Radiation Works
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Nuclear radiation can be extremely beneficial or extremely harmful -- it all depends on how it's used. Learn what nuclear radiation is all about.