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How Nuclear Bombs Work
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Nine countries hold the 13,000 nuclear weapons in the global stockpile. That's less than during the Cold War but it doesn't change the fact that these bombs are still a threat to global humanity. So how do they work and are we close to nuclear war?
How Police Interrogation Works
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Find out how skilled interrogators can get even the most hardened criminal to 'fess up.
How Divorce Works
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Divorce is a common ending to marriage. Learn about types of divorce, divorce lawyers, the divorce process, and child support and alimony payments resulting from divorce.
How Medicare Works
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Medicare is a major effort to provide affordable health insurance for seniors. Learn who is eligible for Medicare, how to get it and how it has changed.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis
A diagnosis in traditional Chinese medicine requires keen observational skills and in-depth inquiry. Learn how treatment is based on a diagnosis.
How Freedom of the Press Works
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HowStuffWorks looks at press freedom in the U.S. and around the world.
How to Make a Million Dollars
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Thanks to inflation, there are more millionaires today than ever before. Find out exactly what makes a person a millionaire.
How Satellites Work
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Thousands of satellites fly overhead every day, helping us with things like weather forecasts, scientific research, communications, TV broadcasts (and maybe some surreptitious spying). How much do you know about these eyes in the sky?
How Ejection Seats Work
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When a military aircraft is in trouble, the pilot may have to eject to save his life. Find out how this crucial escape system separates pilot from plane.
How Computer Keyboards Work
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You use your keyboard every day, but did you know that even this simple device contains its own microprocessor? Learn why!