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How Shotguns Work

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To do its job, a projectile must both make contact with the target and hit the target in a critical spot. If a rifle is like using a felt-tip pen, a shotgun is like using a can of spray paint.

How Spy Flies Will Work

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Gathering reconnaissance during battle typically puts small teams of soldiers in harm's way. Tiny robotic flyers, called micro air vehicles (MAVs), could do away with this danger. Learn all about spy flies.

How Military Flyovers Work

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Military flyovers are explained in this article. Learn about military flyovers.

How Riots Work

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Are riots really effective? Do they provide anything besides a release of frustration? Read all about riots at HowStuffWorks.

What are tide tables?

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Whether you sail, surf, fish or collect shells, having one of these could help you out before you hit the water.

How and why do carcinogens cause cancer?

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Why do carcinogens cause cancer? Take a look at studies on common carcinogens and learn how carcinogens cause cancer at Discovery Health.

How New Religions Take Root

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World religions are a mixed bag of beliefs and superstitions. HowStuffWorks looks at how they are formed.

Insane Speed Records Are Broken at Bonneville Salt Flats

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World speed records are set and broken at the Bonneville Salt Flats every year. What makes the area so conducive to speed? HowStuffWorks investigates.

The Dwayne Johnson Quiz

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Have you seen every Dwayne Johnson movie? Do you remember The Rock grappling against Triple H for the WWE title? Answer these questions, and see if you can smell what The Rock is quizzing.

10 Black Scientists You Should Know

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You might have heard of George Washington Carver and Neil deGrasse Tyson. But what about Patricia Bath? Or Percy Julian? Meet 10 African American scientists who have made the world a better place for everyone.

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