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What is soft-story seismic retrofitting?
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A soft-story building has a first floor that's more flexible than the ones above -- think apartments over a department store that's mostly open space. How does soft-story retrofitting keep such buildings from collapsing in a quake?
Red Roses or Yellow? Every Flower Has a Secret Meaning
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Floriography - the association of flowers with special virtues and sentiments - has been a practice from antiquity to the present day.
How Rock Band Works
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Rock Band allows videogamers to act out their rock star fantasies. Find out how you and your friends can collaborate to play Rock Band the video game.
1953-1958 MG Magnette
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The 1953-1958 MG Magnette was like no other sports car before it. Read about its history and see pictures of this historic machine.
How Tax Evasion Works
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Tax evasion is a serious crime, but there's a difference between nefarious activity and simply making a mistake on your return. Read more about tax evasion.
Can You Name These Hot Cars From '77?
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If you were going to check out "Star Wars" at the drive-in back in 1977, would you have rolled up in your Oldsmobile Toronado or a sleek Alfa Romeo Spider? There were lots of cars to choose from, so hop in your time machine and see which ones you remember!
How Flavor Enhancers Work
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Flavor enhancers can brighten the flavors of almost any food. Learn how flavor enhancers change how food tastes.
How Pirates Work
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Pirates have sailed the seas for hundreds of years. Learn about pirates and find out if you have what it takes to live the pirate lifestyle.
How Military Taxes Work
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Taxes can be tricky when you're serving or have served in the military. Learn much more about military taxes at HowStuffWorks.
Peyote Is Endangered, Spiritually Sacred and Becoming Legal
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Long-banned in the U.S., except for religious purposes, peyote is starting to be decriminalized in some cities. But is that a good thing for this endangered plant?