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The 10 Highest-Valued Companies Aren't All What You Think
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The highest-valued companies dominate headlines because their market cap towers over competitors. Market capitalization measures a company’s market value by multiplying its current share price by the number of outstanding shares, giving investors a snapshot of market value.
This Spirit Bear Is Neither Albino Nor a Polar Bear
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A spirit bear looks almost mythical when it appears along a salmon river in the Great Bear Rainforest. The animal's creamy white coat stands out against the dark forest and fast rivers of coastal British Columbia.
How Spacewalks Work
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When astronauts talk moonwalking, they don't mean the Michael Jackson dance move. Spacewalks take an entire day of preparation -- and a 240-pound space suit.
How does a new product go through the prototyping process?
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A prototype is used to help get an product from an idea into the final stage. Learn more about how a prototype is made.
How NASCAR's Car of Tomorrow Works
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You may have heard about the NASCAR Car of Tomorrow, but how much do you really know about it? Learn about the NASCAR Car of Tomorrow at HowStuffWorks.
How a Concierge Works
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Concierges can solve many problems and handle difficult tasks with surprising alacrity. Learn the difference between hotel concierges and personal concierges.
How Aeroponics Works
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Aeroponics is a growing method that uses few natural resources, but few people know how aeroponics works. Learn how aeroponics works here.
10 Fantastic Fads of the 1990s
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We like defining decades by their trends, fads and fashion. The '90s are a little hard to define, because the '80s were so easy to describe, but here are a few fantastic fads that are all '90s, all the way.
How Totem Poles Work
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Totem poles are family histories carved from trees. Learn how totem poles tell stories and commemorate special events with common symbols.
How Carbon Offsets Work
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Carbon offsets are a form of trade that funds projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Learn about carbon offsets and carbon offset programs.