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How was the construction of the World Trade Center unique?
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The World Trade Center employed several new approaches to skyscraper construction. From slurry walls to sky lobbies to "tube within a tube" design features, what made this project distinctive from an architectural engineering standpoint?
5 Useful Voice-activated Commands for Your Car
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Voice-activated car commands could be a very useful feature. Check out 5 useful voice-activated commands for your car at HowStuffWorks.
12 Freest Countries in the World, According to the HFI
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Everyone probably likes to imagine that they live in one of the freest countries in the world, but is "freedom" something that can even be quantified? Is there a definitive way to say that my country is more free than your country?
10 Largest Economies in the World, Ranked by Nominal GDP
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Often measured by GDP (gross domestic product), the size of an economy is often defined by the total value of all the goods and services produced the borders of a given country. This gives us a nice, round (and often very large) number to stick next to a country's name, which makes it easy to compare to other countries.
The Best Face Cleansers for Your Skin Type
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The best face cleansers are the ones that benefit your skin, whether it's sensitive, oily or dry. Learn how to choose the best face cleanser for your skin
How to Plan a Housewarming Party
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Planning a housewarming party is a great way to meet neighbors and show off your new place to friends and family. See how to plan a house warming party.
Does Metformin make you more fertile?
Metformin was developed in the 1950s as a treatment for diabetes, but doctors have now found a new use for the drug. Can Metformin make you more fertile?
Bessie Coleman: America's First Black Female Aviatrix
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You've heard all about the exploits of Amelia Earhart, but do you know the story of Bessie Coleman, the first Black American woman to receive a pilot's license?
Cheaters Never Win? Many U.S. High School Students Disagree
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In a study on academic integrity, 59 percent of high schoolers admitted to cheating. HowStuffWorks talks to experts about the cheating and its stigma.
Who Built These Mysterious Concrete Arrows?
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Giant arrows guided American airmail pilots on nighttime routes up until the 1940s. HowStuffWorks takes a look.