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All 48 Countries of Asia, Sorted by Region
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Eurasia is the largest continent on Earth, home to a rich tapestry of cultures, languages and histories. From the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia to the bustling cities of the modern era, the countries of Asia offer a glimpse into the diversity of the world's population.
How White-collar Crime Works
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White-collar crime typically involves fraud and other nonviolent crimes. Learn more about white-collar crime.
Top 10 Myths About the Brain
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You only use 10 percent of that big, wrinkled mass of smarts -- unless you listen to Mozart. At least, that's what we've heard about the brain. But how many common brain beliefs are just plain wrong?
How Hydroponics Works
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Hydroponics is the practice of growing plants without soil. Learn more about how hydroponics uses water as the nutrients for plants.
10 Failed Google Projects
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Google projects have often been huge successes -- except for these blunders. See 10 failed Google projects to learn more.
HowStuffWorks Newsletter Quiz
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If you took one of our recent newsletter quizzes, you've come to the right place for the answers.
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.
How Organic Food Works
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Organic food promises freedom from synthetic ingredients. Find out what organic food is, how organic farming works, what the pros and cons are, and why you should care.
How Satellite Radio Works
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Satellite radio is up and running. This means nonstop music (beamed down from space, no less), no ads, and coast-to-coast reception -- learn how satellite radio works!
How Quantum Computers Work
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Quantum computers use the power of atoms to perform memory and processing tasks. Learn why quantum computers will be faster than silicon-based computers.