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How Laser Weapons Work
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Laser weapons have been depicted in science fiction for years, but they do exist in real life. Learn more about laser weapons.
How Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) Works
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FOP is an extremely rare bone disease where the muscles, tendons and ligaments turn to bone. Learn about FOP and some of the treatments for FOP.
How Roller Derby Works
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Roller derby is roller skating on steroids. Find out how women's roller derby has evolved, how a roller derby bout works and how to train for roller derby.
How Crop Circles Work
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Are crop circles the work of alien visitors? Are they a natural phenomenon? Are they elaborate hoaxes perpetrated by some very dedicated humans? Learn how researchers try to separate the supernatural from the scientific.
Stored Energy Methods (Other Than Rechargeable Batteries)
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One way to store energy is to use a battery, but what other ways can we store energy? Learn about different ways to store energy at HowStuffWorks.
Where Did the NATO Phonetic Alphabet Come From?
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You've surely heard it in the movies even if you've never used it. So who came up with the phonetic alphabet and why is it used?
Does your child really need braces?
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Does your child really need braces? Learn more in this article from Discovery Fit & Health.
What is the universe made of?
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What is the universe made of? Is it made of atoms like everything found on Earth? Find out what the universe is made of in this article.
Laparoscopy: Less Blood, Less Pain, Faster Recovery
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HowStuffWorks finds out the ins and outs of laparoscopic surgery.
Why Just 5% of Americans Account for 50% of U.S. Health Care Spending
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Health care spending in America goes up enormously every year. Yet just a small number of people account for most of the money. Why is this and how can we rein that in?