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When do most heart attacks occur -- and why?
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When do heart attacks occur? Well, all year, but there's an especially large spike during the holidays; find out why.
How Carrier Battle Groups Work
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How does one of the most valuable pieces of military equipment travel around the world? When they move, an entire fleet of protective air and water craft moves with them. Learn all about carrier battle groups.
How can we speed up plastic photodegradation?
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Sunlight can break plastic down but not very fast. Is there a way to speed up the process so that natural environments like this one aren't cluttered with plastic debris for centuries?
Do most gas-saving devices really work?
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Do most gas-saving devices really work? Read about gas-saving devices and if any of them are truly effective.
10 Oddball Questions Scientists Have Genuinely Tried to Answer
On its good days, science is incredible and enlightening. On its bad days, science can be anywhere from gross to downright bizarre. What are some of science's craziest questions? (And why did anyone want to answer them?)
How Folklore Works
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Folklore is many things from stories and art to rituals, special meals and remedies. Learn all about folklore and why it lives on at HowStuffWorks.
How Does a Brake Caliper Work?
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Brake calipers house the brake pads and fit over the rotor. Learn all about brake calipers at HowStuffWorks.
Inside '21'
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The movie 21 is about math prodigies from MIT who used card counting to win millions in blackjack. Learn more about 21.
How the Terracotta Army Works
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The Terracotta Army was commissioned under Emperor Qin as protection for the afterlife. Learn why the Terracotta Army isn't as unique as it is massive.
How Dental School Admissions Work
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Dental school admissions is a fairly streamlined process in the United States. Learn about the steps involved in dental school admissions.