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10 Tropical Traditions for Temperate Climates
What are some good tropical traditions that still work in temperate climates? Check out 10 tropical traditions for temperate climates at HowStuffWorks.
How Air Traffic Control Works
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There are about 5,000 planes in U.S. airspace every hour. How do these aircraft keep from colliding with each other? Learn about the intricate system that guides a plane from takeoff to landing.
What is China's one-child policy?
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What is China's one-child policy? Learn about China's one-child policy, implemented in 1979 to reduce the population and stimulate economic growth.
10 Simple Ways to Discourage Break-ins
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Break-ins are easy to prevent. Criminals tale the path of least resistance. Learn how you can keep criminals at bay and prevent break-ins.
How Press Releases Work
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Press releases are the most widely used tool of the public relations professionals. Find out how to write and distribute effective press releases.
10 Low-impact Exercises for Seniors
These low-impact exercises for seniors can help you stay active and healthy. See 10 low-impact exercises for seniors to get started today.
How Shrunken Heads Work
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If you think that shrinking a human head isn't possible, read on at HowStuffWorks for a frightening primer on the ritual and those that perform it.
How Dragons Work
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Dragons have captured imaginations -- and their fair share of maidens -- across the globe. But are they more than mythological?
How Paying Off Student Loans Works
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Paying off student loans is explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about some of the different methods of paying off student loans.
How the Sharing Economy Works
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In some places, people forgo buying things to rent what they need from complete strangers. Learn about the sharing economy from HowStuffWorks.