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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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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?
Is It OK to Secretly Record Workplace Conversations?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the law around secret recordings in the workplace.