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How Controlled Burns Work
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How effective is fighting a wildfire with controlled fire?
How Millimeter Wave Scanners Work
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If you've traveled recently, you probably raised your arms above your head and waited for a millimeter wave scanner to do its screening thing. During those 10 seconds or so, did you ever wonder exactly how the device produced your image?
How Senet Works
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Senet is a board game from ancient Egypt, but it still has plenty to offer today. Learn about the history and rules of the game Senet.
10 Reasons Why Bridges Collapse
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You may see most bridges as those things you cross on your way to somewhere else, but where would you be if one collapsed? We've figured out 10 reasons why the worst happens.
How Ghouls Work
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Blood-sucking vampires and brain-munching zombies tend to hog all the undead credit, but we think ghouls deserve a macabre article all their own. Read it -- if you dare.
How Tardigrades Work
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No, a tardigrade's not a type of time-traveling police box on "Doctor Who." It's an ancient water bear, of course!
How Dietary Supplements Work
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There's a lot of information (and misinformation) out there about dietary supplements. Learn the facts about them in this article at HowStuffWorks.
10 Expressions That Came From the Ancient World
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Some sayings and phrases come and go, but some have been around since the ancient world. Learn more about ancient expressions at HowStuffWorks.
How Zero Population Growth Works
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The goal of zero population growth is to reach a sustainable global birth rate. Explore how zero population growth works and if it is possible.
10 IKEA Etiquette Rules
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These IKEA etiquette rules can help ease the chaos at Ikea stores. See 10 IKEA etiquette rules so you can avoid being 'that' person.