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Would you pay $6,000 for a hypoallergenic cat?
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A hypoallergenic cat may be the answer for millions of cat lovers that are allergic to cats. Find out how hypoallergenic cats are created.
How Light Bulbs Work
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The light bulb hasn't changed a whole lot in its 120 years -- the original design was just that good. Apparently, you can throw together a filament, a glass mount, an inert gas and a bit of electricity and change the world. Learn what happens when yo
Did NASA Win the Space Race?
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The space race between NASA and the Soviet Union began with the Soviet's successful Sputnik I. Find out what played out during the space race.
How Smell Works
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Smell is often our first response to dangers, such as fire and gas leaks. Learn more about the sense of smell and find out how the sense of smell works.
How Talk Boxes Work
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Talk boxes were some of the first devices to make musicians sound like robots. See how talk boxes work and popular musicians who have used talk boxes.
How MP3 Players Work
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MP3 players allow you to carry video, pictures or even thousands of songs in your pocket. Read reviews on MP3 players and learn how MP3 players work.
How to Catch a Cheater: 11 Ways Technology Reveals Secrets
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Technology can help cheaters connect with paramours -- but it can also leave a trail that gets them caught. How does our connection to the digital world make it easier to expose infidelity?
How the American Red Cross Works
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After Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of the United States, most of us saw what the Red Cross can do -- and what it cannot do. But the Katrina disaster isn't the first sign of conflict in the ranks of this humanitarian organization. Learn about the functions and history of the American Red Cross.
Can You Match the Animal to Its Scientific Name?
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Scientific names aren't the easiest thing in the world to learn, but knowing them can be incredibly impressive and helpful, especially if you're a science fan. Come impress us by matching these animals to their binomial nomenclature.
How Pacifism Works
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Pacifism doesn't always mean complete opposition to violence. Learn how peace and war factor into the philosophy of pacifism at HowStuffWorks.