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How Caffeine Works
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Caffeine is one of the most commonly-used drugs -- 90% of Americans use it. Learn why caffeine is America's most popular drug and what it does to your body.
Why are most mass murderers men?
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For decades, most mass shootings in America have been carried out by males. Is mass murder a primarily male phenomenon? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
How FEMA Works
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FEMA has been providing emergency relief for hurricanes, earthquakes, toxic contamination and more since 1979. Read more about how FEMA works.
How Area 51 Works
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Less than 100 miles from Las Vegas, is the most famous secret military installation on the planet: Area 51. For decades, the U.S. government refused to acknowledge it existed. But now, the secret is out.
10 Types of Computers, From Wearables to Supercomputers
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Do you know the different types of computers? Take a look at our list of 10 types of computers and learn about laptops, wearables, PCs and smartphones.
Why can't we remember being babies?
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A friend may joke that he remembers going through a long, dark tunnel into a blinding white light - and being hit on the bottom by a doctor. But in general, most people don't remember being born or learning to walk. Why is that?
How Cave Biology Works
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Cave biology is the study of the animal specimens that live and evolve in caves. Learn about cave biology and cave animals in this article.
How Autopilot Works
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Autopilot is a sophisticated system that can perform the same duties that a pilot can. Learn about autopilot and find out how autopilot controls a plane.
How Jackhammers Work
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You've probably been irritated by jackhammer noise at some point, but have you ever stopped to think about these marvels of concrete-busting power? Without them, demolition would be a whole lot more difficult.
George Washington Carver: An Innovator Beyond His Era
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Few famous Americans enjoy a status as mythic as that of George Washington Carver, a man whose life as a botanist, agronomist, chemist and inventor earned him a lasting legacy. Carver's work is considered instrumental in changing Southern approaches to agriculture.