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How Nuclear Bombs Work
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Nine countries hold the 13,000 nuclear weapons in the global stockpile. That's less than during the Cold War but it doesn't change the fact that these bombs are still a threat to global humanity. So how do they work and are we close to nuclear war?
How Diabetes Works
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In the U.S. alone, 20.8 million people have diabetes -- and about a third don't even know it. Find out some information you just may need.
How Traffic Tickets Work
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Traffic tickets are the bane of some motorists. Learn about the types of traffic tickets, penalties, how to avoid tickets and how to fight traffic tickets.
How Hostage Negotiation Works
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A hostage situation places innocent civilians directly in harm's way, and armed intervention places the hostages at even greater risk. Learn how a skilled negotiator uses psychology, instinct and deception to achieve a peaceful end.
How Free-Range Parenting Works
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HowStuffWorks learns about the free-range parenting philosophy and talks to the movement's founder Lenore Skenazy.
How to Drive Economically
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Energy costs are rising. Driving with fuel economy in mind is one step you can take toward conserving fuel. Learn to drive and save money on gas.
How Wind Tunnels Work
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Wind tunnels are the unsung heroes of aerodynamics, leading to safer planes, cars and space vehicles. Learn how wind tunnels work.
On Dreams and Dreaming
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Dream researcher Patricia Garfield talks about dreams and dreaming.
How Police Academies Work
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Police academies turn average people into crime fighters. Want to become an officer? Learn what training police academies require.
How Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Works
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Bloodstain pattern analysis is one method crime-scene investigators use to get the scene to tell a story. How and why does bloodstain pattern analysis work?