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How Gnutella Works
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File-sharing allow tens of millions of people to freely trade MP3 and video files on the Internet. Is it legal? How are the files accessed? Is there a central database? Find out how this file-sharing structure works and see why it's harder for the record labels to sue.
Inside 'Shutter'
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Shutter is a horror movie about spirit photography. Read about Shutter.
How Capital Gains Tax Works
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A capital gains tax must be paid anytime you sell something and make money. Learn what capital gains are and how to calculate and pay yours.
What is laughter therapy?
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What is laughter therapy? Find out what laughter therapy is at HowStuffWorks.
Why were some Japanese soldiers still fighting decades after World War II?
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A Japanese holdout may have been an obstinate threat in Allied eyes, but he was upholding the concept of bushido. Learn what inspired Japanese holdouts.
8 Things Invented or Discovered by Accident
From cornflakes to Silly Putty, many of the things we consume today were created unintentionally. Here are the stories behind eight well-known inventions.
How the ESRB Works
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With sales topping $7 billion last year, the focus on game ratings will only intensify. Find out how the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) rates games, how the ratings are enforced, and how ratings affect game sales.
How Ghost Busters Work
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'Ghostbusters,' the movie, was fiction, but paranormal investigators really do exist. Learn how real-life ghost busters differ from Hollywood's version.
How Monopoly Works
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Monopoly is one of the world's most popular board games with a storied history. But how do you even win this long game of monopolizing money?
How Generation Gaps Work
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Generation gaps are usually harmless, but they can do some damage in the workplace. Read about the ups and downs of generation gaps at HowStuffWorks.