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How Coffee Works
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This stimulant drink comes from beans that are roasted and ground and, for many of us, it's a staple of life. But do you know where coffee grows and how it gets to America? How a French roast differs from an Italian roast? What a coffee cherry is? Or how decaffeinated coffee is made?
How the Grim Reaper Works
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The Grim Reaper is the black-cloaked, scythe-wielding personification of death. Learn why the Grim Reaper is so grim and why he's a guy.
How Tea Works
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Tea, the second-most consumed beverage in the world, has its own culture and customs. Learn more about different kinds of tea and how the process of preparing tea works.
10 Amazing Things People's Brains Have Done
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The human brain can do some amazing things -- and humans can do amazing things because of it. Here are 10 of the most wondrous and unusual feats ever performed by a person's brain.
10 Aviation Innovations We'd Be Stuck on the Ground Without
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In the world of flight, it's a fine line between flying high and falling fast. Can you name 10 of the innovations that keep planes and their passengers airborne?
10 Tips for How to Relieve Sinus Pressure
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Relieving sinus pressure isn't rocket science, but when your head's clogged up, it can feel just as important. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
10 Financial Events to Plan for in Your Children's Lives
If you're a parent, you have some financial events to plan for in your kid's lives. Learn what some of those financial events are and how you can be ready.
10 Things That Affect Your Weight Besides Food and Exercise
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Your expanding waistline might not just be due to what you eat. A lot of factors may determine what numbers pop up on your scale, from hormones to diseases to the meds you're taking.
How Hypnosis Works
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The practice of hypnotism dates back centuries, and there are those who swear by its validity. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, hypnosis is an interesting phenomenon. Check it out -- and let us know if you start to bark like a dog.
How Amputation Works
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What makes a surgical amputation necessary? This article will answer the questions you may have about how amputation surgery works.