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10 Times 'The Force Awakens' Nods to the 'Star Wars' Prequels

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"The Force Awakens" makes obvious references to the entire "Star Wars" saga. See how the film nods to the prequel trilogy at HowStuffWorks Now.

Why Jane Elliott's Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes Racism Exercise Is So Powerful

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Jane Elliott has been exposing racist thinking for more than 50 years using eye color. Some think her methodology is too harsh. She couldn't care less.

Why You May Like Floating in a Sensory Deprivation Tank

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Floating in a sensory deprivation tank is a form of restricted environmental stimulation therapy. Studies have shown it can be good for your mind and body.

Do You Have to Tell Buyers Your House Is Haunted?

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When it comes to buying that spooky-ish-looking Victorian mansion, the word is "buyer beware." No states mandate disclosure that a house is haunted and only a few require disclosure if the seller is asked directly.

Why We Need Artificial Gravity for Long Space Missions

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NASA and other agencies have been studying artificial gravity in hopes they will someday use it to help astronauts combat the effects of weightlessness in space. How close are we to that reality?

From Military to Mainstream: The Evolution of the AR-15

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The ArmaLite AR-15 rifle has become a hot-button issue in the American landscape. Where did the rifle originate and how did it become so controversial?

Here's How You Help a Friend With Depression

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HowStuffWorks finds out the best and worst things to say to someone who is feeling depressed.

Why Photosynthesis is Important

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Remember learning about photosynthesis when you were a kid? Let's pretend for a moment that this vital process could somehow permanently stop. How tough would it be to continue to live on this Earth?

What if China never had a one-child policy?

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China's government imposed mandatory IUDs and mass sterilizations, among other measures. That's some serious micromanagement. Was it necessary to avert a population disaster?

What If the Oceans Disappeared?

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People would look underground for water and maybe just stay there to escape the fiery hell on Earth's surface. But could humanity really last without the seas?

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