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How Crossbows Work
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The crossbow, a weapon popular with Wookiees, vampire slayers and some modern hunters, looks like a cross between a bow and a rifle. Learn how it was invented.
How 'The Da Vinci Code' Doesn't Work
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Learn what happened when we took a close, hard look at 'The Da Vinci Code' and how it uses science, technology, art and history.
5 Benefits of the LATCH System for Car Seats
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The LATCH system makes it easier to select and install a car seat. Read about 5 important benefits of the LATCH system for car seats.
Top 10 Unexpected Valentine Gifts
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Looking to give an unexpected Valentine's Day gift? Take a look at 10 unexpected Valentine's Day gifts TLC recommends.
10 Sci-fi Gadgets We Wish Actually Existed
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Sci-fi gadgets represent some amazing inventions, if only in fiction. Take a look at 10 sci-fi gadgets that we'd love to get our hands on.
How Patents Work
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Patents protect inventions and intellectual property from being copied. Learn about the uses of patents, the history of patents and about intellectual property law.
How Satellite TV Works
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Satellite TV offers many solutions to broadcast and cable TV problems. Learn what makes satellite TV different and how satellite TV works.
How to Play Craps
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Craps is a fast-moving casino table game, with the house expecting about 100 decisions per hour. Learn how to make bets and play the game.
10 Amazing Ancient Egyptian Inventions
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There may be no greater tribute to a society's ingenuity and vision than the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. What other cool stuff did the ancient Egyptians invent?
How Gypsies Work
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Who are the gypsies? Movies and books often portray gypsies as fortune tellers and beggars, but what's the real story? Read about gypsies at HowStuffWorks.