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What's so important about the Code of Hammurabi?

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The Code of Hammurabi is an important artifact because it sheds light on laws in Babylonia. Learn why the Code of Hammurabi explains "an eye for an eye."

Will alternative fuels deplete global corn supplies?

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Global corn supplies face demands from the ethanol, livestock and food industries. Read how global corn supplies are handling all these demands.

Why did it take more than 20 years to bury Eva Peron?

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Eva Peron's body wasn't buried for more than 20 years after her death; opposition parties used her body as a token in politics. Learn about Eva Peron's body.

Freckles 101

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Freckles are a common beauty skin problem. Learn more about how freckles work at HowStuffWorks.

How does oil speculation raise gas prices?

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Oil speculation can raise gas prices in an unstable market, but how does this happen exactly? Find out why oil speculation can raise gas prices.

How Lunar Eclipses Work

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A lunar eclipse occurs when a full moon passes within Earth's shadow. Learn what causes a lunar eclipse and the different types of lunar eclipse.

How S&Ls Work

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Savings and Loans associations specialize in savings accounts and mortgages. Learn all about S&Ls in this article from HowStuffWorks.

Reasonable and Customary Charges

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Reasonable and customary charges are what insurance companies are willing to pay for medical services. Read how reasonable and customary charges work.

How Rail Guns Work

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Rail guns leave gunpowder-based weapons in the dust (one can hit a target 250 miles away in six minutes). So why isn't the military using them? Find out how rail guns can be used and learn about the limitations of this technology.

Understanding Auto Parts

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As illustrated by the hundreds of individual parts for sale at your local Pep Boys Autozone or Napa Auto Parts it takes a lot of machinery to make cars work. Learn about the key parts.

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