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10 20th-Century Staples We Never Thought Would Die
A lot of folks once thought these 10 things would never become obsolete. Learn about 10 20th-century staples we never thought would die at HowStuffWorks.
How the Stonewall Riots Worked
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The Stonewall Riots mark a major a turning point in the fight for LGBTQ rights in the U.S. Learn about the pivotal event at HowStuffWorks.
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.
10 Deadly Agents the CDC Works With
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The CDC routinely handles deadly agents that can cause disease and infection. View 10 of these public health enemies to learn more.
How Drone Strikes Work
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We know how drone strikes are supposed to work: After careful monitoring, the bad guy is targeted and taken out. The reality is often much hazier - and deadlier.
10 Times It Has Rained Something Other Than Water
Frogs! Fish! Birds! A surprising number of things have rained down from the sky besides water. But how?
How Income Taxes Work
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If you've ever filled out a 1040, you know the U.S. tax system and the agency that keeps it going are complex and mystifying entities. Get the lowdown on this essential piece of the U.S. government.
How Comas Work
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Learn the physiological processes that trigger a coma, how an actual coma differs from television depictions and how often people awaken after months or even years of being in a coma.
How E85 Ethanol Flex Fuel Works
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Learn what E85 is and why some people believe this alternative fuel has the potential to reduce our nation's dependence on foreign oil.
Top 10 Celebrity Chefs
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Celebrity chefs are known for more than just their work in the kitchen. Find out who the top 5 celebrity chefs are and what made them famous.