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How Lobotomies Work
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Lobotomies first came to public notice because of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. But what were lobotomies really like? Could they cure mental illness?
How Dry Cleaning Works
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Want to know what happens to your clothes after you give them to the dry cleaner? Do they actually stay dry? Take a behind-the-scenes look at the dry-cleaning process.
How Plastics Work
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Plastics can be found in a wide variety of products. They are everywhere. Find out how plastics are made and learn about uses for plastics.
How McCarthyism Worked
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McCarthyism is a political ploy that wields accusations and shame without significant evidence. Learn about Joseph McCarthy and his Cold War tactics.
10 Ways the Definition of Beauty Has Changed
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Ideas of beauty has changed through out the years. See 10 ways the definition of beauty has changed.
How Digital Fingerprinting Works
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Digital fingerprinting can track and protect copyrighted files online. See how digital fingerprinting works and how it affects online privacy.
How Sandbags Work
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There may be a time when all that stands between your home and the rising floodwaters are some sacks full of sand. Will this defense keep you safe?
How Direct Injection Engines Work
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Direct injection engines offer high efficiency and performance. Learn how direct injection engines work at HowStuffWorks.
How Digital Wallets Work
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If you've ever lamented how overstuffed your wallet is or how it's putting a crick in your back, fear not: its digital doppelganger is here to save the day. Well, maybe. We weigh the pros and cons of e-wallets in this article.
10 Pregnancy Superstitions That Are Old Wives' Tales
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It seems like every town has that one restaurant whose eggplant parmesan can kick-start contractions. But is a labor-inducing recipe an old wives' tale?