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How Passports Work
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A passport identifies a traveler as a citizen or national with a right to protection while abroad. Read more about using and applying for a passport.
How Do Solar Panels Work?
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Solar cells use sunlight to produce electricity. But is the 'solar revolution' upon us? Learn all about solar cells, silicon solar cells and solar power.
How the Mafia Works
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The Mafia has controlled everything from the street-corner drug trade to labor-union leadership to high-level politicians. How did it start and what's its status now?
How Cooking the Books Works
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Cooking the books is a way businesses make things look better than they are in order to appease stockholders. Find out how cooking the books works.
How California's Power Crisis Works
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Another series of rolling blackouts are hitting California. Learn why this is happening and how it affects you.
The History of E-commerce
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While the history of e-commerce is short, e-commerce has changed how we do business online. Learn more about the history of e-commerce.
How green is a self-contained composting toilet?
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A composting toilet is a step beyond keeping your home as earth friendly as possible. Learn about composting toilets and how much water they save.
Is quitting smoking contagious?
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Is quitting smoking contagious? Research suggests it could be. Peer pressure often drives smokers to quit. Learn whether quitting smoking is contagious.
Can You Really Use Vegetable Oil to Fuel Your Car?
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Could vegetable oil really become commonplace as a fuel? While it certainly is an option for some engines, vegetable oil is a long way from being the fuel alternative of the future.
How to Prepare Your Car for Winter
Do you know how to prepare your car for winter properly? Read these tips on how to prepare your car for winter so you'll be prepared for ice or snow.