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Is French Press Coffee the Best Coffee?
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Coffee is one of the world's most popular drinks. But what's the best way to brew the stuff? That depends on who you ask.
The Origins of the Steamship
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Steamships quickly replaced sails in the early 1800s. Learn more about the origins of steamships and the innovations that led to their creation.
How Transistors Work
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The transistor moved the world from power-hungry vacuum tubes to portable solid-state electronics. Learn about transistors and how they changed electronics.
How Crumple Zones Work
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Crumple zones are areas of a vehicle that are designed to deform and crumple in a collision. Read this article to find out how crumple zones work.
How Three-wheel Cars Work
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Does the idea of a three-wheel car interest you? Learn more about three-wheel car design, history, advantages, disadvantages and more at HowStuffWorks.
10 Instances of Medical Quackery Throughout History
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Medical quackery has been a constant through the ages, from the ancient Greeks to the present day. Take a look at 10 outrageous medical quackery examples.
How Is Color Added to Old Black-and-white Movies?
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Love it or hate it, most of the classic black-and-white movies have been "colorized," mainly so that they can be shown on television in color. How does the colorization process work?
10 Breakthroughs in TV Dinners
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What have been some breakthroughs in TV dinners? Learn more about the top 10 breakthroughs in TV dinners at HowStuffWorks.
How do erasers erase?
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Ahhhh, the good old No. 2 pencil and its oft-used eraser. Have you ever wondered exactly what science is at work when that pink, rubbery lifesaver eradicates your blunders?
Is There a Hidden Cure for Cancer?
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A surprising percentage of Americans believe that Big Pharma is hiding the cure for cancer because there's a lot of money to be made treating the disease. Experts explain why this isn't true.