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How Landfills Work
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What happens to all of that trash you put on the curb every week? It doesn't just disappear into a parallel universe. Much of it probably goes to the local landfill, and how it gets handled there is a very involved system.
How Con Artists Work
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Con artists can trick you out of your money by taking advantage of any weaknesses they can discover. Learn about con artists and con artist tactics.
Top 10 Most Common Ingredients in Fast Food
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Some of the most common fast food ingredients are citric acid, xanthan gum and caramel color. Learn about the top 10 most common ingredients in fast food.
The 10 Heaviest Buildings Ever Moved
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The five heaviest buildings ever moved rank high in the history of structural moving. Learn what those five heaviest buildings are.
How Domain Name Servers (DNS) Work
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When you type a URL into your web browser's address bar, the correct page appears as if by magic (provided you typed it correctly). Is it the work of sorcery? Nope! Domain name servers are handling all the data behind the scenes.
How Lunar Landings Work
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People around the world watched as Neil Armstrong touched the moon and declared, "That's one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind." But how did we put a man on the moon?
How Stem Cells Work
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Stem cells can develop into every cell, tissue and organ in the body. Learn about stem cell research challenges and controversy and how stem cells can be used to treat disease.
What Did Benjamin Franklin Invent? Much More Than Bifocals
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Between running a print shop, engineering the U.S. postal system, and helping sow the seeds of the American Revolution, Benjamin Franklin also found time to draw up a vast collection of new devices. What are some of his most enduring inventions?
How No-fly Zones Work
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No-fly zones are employed by NATO and the United Nations to protect civilian populations. Learn about the enforcement and effectiveness of no-fly zones.
How the Stanford Prison Experiment Worked
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The Stanford Prison Experiment is one of the most well-known psychological studies, infamous for the participants' cruel behavior. But the whole story of the study is much more complex.