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Can Anyone Make a Citizen's Arrest?
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What does Spider-Man do when he sees someone commit a crime and there are no police officers around to help? He swings in, wraps the wrongdoer in his web and leaves them hanging from a telephone pole until the cops take over.
Did airbags make cars deadlier when they were introduced?
Airbags necessary for your safety nowadays, but they weren't always. Learn more about airbags and their deadly history at HowStuffWorks.
How Generation X Works
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What is unique about Generation X? Read about Gen Xers and their generation's impact at HowStuffWorks.
Who Invented the Light Bulb? It Wasn't Just Edison
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The light bulb literally brightened the whole world and Thomas Edison generally gets the credit for inventing it. But did he?
The Treaty of Versailles: Did the End of WWI Cause the Start of WWII?
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In 1919, 30 nations signed the Treaty of Versailles, which degreed Germany to pay huge fines for starting World War I. But were the terms too harsh?
How Cave Dwellers Work
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Cave dwellers are stereotyped as heavy-browed and dim-witted. But who are the real cave people? Read about cave dwellers and their subterranean lives.
How Radial Engines Work
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A radial engine has a unique setup that makes it ideal for certain applications. Find out what makes radial engines different, how they operate and where they're used.
5 Technology Devices Used for Event Planning
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Technology devices can come in handy when used for event planning. Take a look at five technology devices that are great for event planning.
A Brief Overview of 12 Different Home Styles
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Dozens of different types of architectural home styles from Federal to Mediterranean exist in the United States. Learn about the different types of architectural home styles in this article.
What happens when you blow your nose?
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What is really going on when you blow your nose? Find out at HowStuffWorks.