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If you step on a rusty nail, will you really get tetanus?
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Will stepping on a rusty nail really give you tetanus? Learn why nails and puncture wounds can be breeding grounds for tetanus bacteria.
How the FSF-1 Sea Fighter Works
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Nations are facing a more guerilla-style warfare - even at sea, and the equipment must evolve to meet new demands. Enter the Sea Fighter. Learn about this experimental, high-speed, "invisible" ship.
What's the Difference Between a Hornet and a Wasp?
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It's a battle of the buzzing insects. We're talking hornets vs. wasps. How do these two differ and which one has the worst sting?
How to Cook a Baked Potato In Oven
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Do you know how to cook a baked potato? Find out how to cook a baked potato in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Things Are Indeed Bigger in Texas
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The saying is really true. Texas is big. And so is everything in it. HowStuffWorks looks at the state and what's so big about it.
Can the government take away my laptop?
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Can the government take away my laptop? U.S. Customs can seize it to search it. Find out: can the government take away my laptop?
What are the origins of democracy?
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What are the origins of democracy? Read about politics in the United States (which is actually a republic), the ancient Athenians and the origins of democracy.
Oak Ridge, Tennessee: America's Secret Atomic City
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The Manhattan Project built the city of Oak Ridge in rural Tennessee, where secret facilities produced uranium-235 for the atomic bomb.
Is It OK to Secretly Record Workplace Conversations?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the law around secret recordings in the workplace.
How Pop-Up Turkey Timers Work
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Lots of turkeys sold in the United States come with a cool little piece of technology - the pop-up timer. But how do they know when the turkey is done?