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How Location Tracking Works
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Location tracking can help find people in an emergency, but it can also make your whereabouts known to strangers. Learn about location tracking.
The Mysterious Power of Mass Hysteria: Minds Over Matter?
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Collective hysteria affected 600 girls in Chalco, Mexico, a town near Mexico City. Learn about collective hysteria and causes of collective hysteria.
How Satellite HD Works
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Satellite HD offers clear visual displays and 3-D sound. Learn how Satellite HD works and find out how you can get Satellite HD in your home.
How to Choose a Surround Sound System
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Do you know how to choose surround sound? Get familiar with your options and terminology with this guide on how to choose a surround sound system.
How the CIA Works
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Despite plenty of Hollywood films about the CIA and its spies, many people still don't know what the agency actually does. Take a look at the history of the CIA.
How Data Integration Works
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Data integration allows users to see a unified view of data that is positioned in different locations. Learn about data integration at HowStuffWorks.
What was the Prison Project?
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The Prison Project enabled middle school students to communicate with prisoners via the Internet. Find out more about the Prison Project and its purpose.
Could Salter's Duck have solved the oil crisis?
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Salter's Duck was a 1970s wave energy invention that lost grant money and fell by the wayside. Find out more about Salter's Duck's energy potential.
The June Bug: Nuisance for People, Manna for Other Animals
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Although not as annoying as itchy bump-inducing mosquitoes or stinging wasps, the so-called "June bug," or June beetle, can still bring its own brand of trouble, come late spring.
How to Get Lipstick Out of Clothes in 9 Steps
As far as stains go, the ones made by lipstick are a double whammy: They're oil-based and brightly colored, so they're tough to clean and almost impossible to hide. It might take a few tries, but you should be able to banish that stain!