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How Many Countries Are in Europe? Surprisingly Not a Simple Answer
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How many countries are in Europe? It depends on how you define the continent and what counts as a country.
History of Aromatherapy
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The history of aromatherapy dates back to ancient times. Learn about the history of aromatherapy, as well as incense and essential oils.
How Grenades Work
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Grenades are a devastatingly effective weapon on the battlefield. Find out what happens when a soldier pulls the pin and tosses one of these miniature bombs at the enemy.
How Radar Detectors Work
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If you have a lead foot, you may have invested in a radar detector. Find out how these devices pick up police radar and lidar and learn what a jamming signal does.
How a Manual Transmission Works
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Learn the basics of a manual transmission and explore transmission parts and the inner workings of transmissions.
How Valentine's Day Works
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Was there really a saint named "Valentine"? And why all the flowers and chocolate? Learn all about the origins and symbols of Valentine's Day.
Could Noah's ark really have happened?
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Is it possible that Noah's ark really existed? Find out more about Noah's ark and if a great flood was a reality.
How Emergency Brakes Work
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Emergency brakes can be very helpful is used properly. Find a great explanation about how emergency brakes work at HowStuffWorks.
What's so important about the Code of Hammurabi?
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The Code of Hammurabi is an important artifact because it sheds light on laws in Babylonia. Learn why the Code of Hammurabi explains "an eye for an eye."
How Wheat Works
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Ten-tier wedding cakes, bagels slathered with cream cheese and slim, crusty baguettes -- we owe them all to wheat. What's the story behind this ancient, ubiquitous food crop?