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How the Nuclear Arms Race Works

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The nuclear arms race was a frantic era in which several nations tested nuclear technology and stockpiled warheads. Read about the nuclear arms race.

How Competitive Eating Works

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Competitive eating has gone from county fair exhibition to mainstream spectator sport. Learn about competitive eating and check out competitive eating records.

How Sports Betting Works

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sports betting, betting on sports

How Geisha Work

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The novel "Memoirs of a Geisha" depicts geisha in the World War II era -- but it's fiction. Find out how geisha fit into Japanese culture.

How a BlackBerry Works

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The BlackBerry has become a popular mobile email device. Learn how a BlackBerry works and about BlackBerry hardware, software and patent disputes.

How Street Gangs Work

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According to a 2005 report by the Department of Justice, there are at least 21,500 gangs and more than 731,000 active gang members in the United States. Learn how and why street gangs form.

How Cirque du Soleil Works

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In only 20 years, Cirque du Soleil has carved out a unique niche in the entertainment industry. It has spread to cities all over the globe and earned rave reviews every step of the way. Go behind the scenes of Cirque du Soleil and learn the secrets of its success.

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