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How Sherpas Work

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Sherpas live among the peaks of Mount Everest. Find out how Sherpas came to this land and about their way of life.

How Global Warming Works

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Global warming is becoming an increasingly important issue. Find out what causes global warming and learn how we can decrease the effects of global warming.

Satanism Origins, Misconceptions and Modern Manifestations

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Rumors abound about Satanism. Its adherents are often portrayed as evil, bloodthirsty deviants in popular culture. But that's a mischaracterization of the philosophy of Satanists.

How the French Revolution Worked

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The French Revolution brought the end to the monarchy -- and many lives. Start with the Old Regime and follow the French Revolution to the guillotine.

Taoist Philosophy

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Taoist philosophy attempts to illuminate the interdependency of all things, including life, art, and language. Learn about taoist philosophy.

How Makeup Works

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Is makeup one of your daily essentials? Learn more about the history and psychology of makeup at HowStuffWorks.

How Long Does It Take for Stitches to Dissolve?

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Dissolvable stitches are a convenient medical marvel. How long does it take for stitches to dissolve?

Nebular Theory Might Explain How Our Solar System Formed

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The nebular theory, also known as nebular hypothesis, presents one explanation of how the solar system was formed, proposed by Pierre Simon de Laplace in 1796.

Explaining Diameter Measurements Used in Wire, Nail, and Bullet Sizes

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Bullet size is measured in calibers, but how are wires and nails measured? Learn about bullet size and caliber in this article.

What Is Leap Year? And Why Was 1900 a Non-leap Year?

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February is an unusual month, especially when it comes to leap years. In this article, you can read about why we use leap years and how the year 2000 was a leap year and 1900 was not.

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