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Who was the real Count Dracula?

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The real Dracula dates back to the 15th century -- and the history of the real Dracula is pretty shocking. Read about the real Dracula and Bram Stoker's novel.

How Tax Deductions Work

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Tax deductions are a way to decrease your taxable income, which decreases the amount of taxes you owe the government. Learn all about tax deductions.

Are Teenage Brains Really Different From Adult Brains?

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The teenage brain can seem like a mystery. Is that be because the teenage brain is actually different? Learn how the teenage brain processes information.

2008 in Pictures

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The year 2008 in pictures includes everything from newsmakers like Robert Mugabe and Michael Phelps to events like the Myanmar cyclone. See 2008 in pictures.

Can laughter cure illness?

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Can laughter cure illness? Find out if laughter can cure illness at HowStuffWorks.

Could hackers devastate the U.S. economy?

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Hackers are a constant threat to economic and physical interests within the U.S. Find out how the U.S. is working to prevent a cyber attack by hackers.

Can you really scare someone to death?

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Scared to death -- is this an actual cause of death or a myth perpetrated by mothers? Let's take a look at whether you can really be scared to death.

How Food Preservation Works

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Because sustenance ensures our survival, food preservation is one of the oldest technologies developed by human beings. Find out what's being done to your food to make it last longer.

How NATO Works

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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is built on an alliance between 30 North American and European countries. But it's much more than that.

How the Peter Principle Works

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The Peter Principle is the idea that in business, people are promoted into jobs with duties they cannot fulfill. Find out how the Peter Principle works.

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