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How the World Trade Center Slurry Wall Works
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It's been compared Jerusalem's Wailing Wall. What purpose did the slurry wall serve the World Trade Center, and what is its significance now?
How Vocal Fry Works
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Does vocal fry signal the most annoying end of times? Or is it just part of a natural language progression? Learn all about it at HowStuffWorks.
Ultimate "Star Wars" Quiz
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Perhaps THESE are the droids you're looking for? Take this 40-question "Star Wars" quiz and test your knowledge on everything from "A New Hope" to "The Force Awakens."
Yee Haw! How Well Do You Remember "The Dukes of Hazzard"
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When practically every commercial break begins with a cool car logging some serious air time, how can you not tune in to see how the Duke boys will get out of trouble this time around? Take our quiz to test your "Dukes of Hazzard" IQ.
Can You Name These British Heroes From Their Statues?
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A true hero needs no monument - but it definitely helps to have one! From suffragettes to military leaders to great artists and thinkers, can you identify these British heroes from their statue?
How Airports Work
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Did you know that airports were once known as "flying fields" because planes took off and landed in large fields? Journey through the hidden world of airports in this article, but without the stress, nail-biting and packages of peanuts.
How Campaign Finance Works
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Campaign finance is big business and may cost you a presidency. Learn about campaign finance history, contributions, spending and reform strategies.
Taoist Philosophy
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Taoist philosophy attempts to illuminate the interdependency of all things, including life, art, and language. Learn about taoist philosophy.
11 Inventions That Changed the World as We Know It
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Inventing a useful product or process is serious business - turn a great idea into a marketable widget, and you could earn millions of dollars. But that doesn't mean your widget has to be straitlaced and conservative.
How Time Travel Works
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Time travel is a concept that has existed in science-fiction for hundreds of years. Learn about time travel and find out how time travel will work.