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How McDonald's Works
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McDonald's changed more than just what Americans like to eat. Trace the McDonald's story from its origin as a hotdog stand to the McDonald's global empire.
What's the Difference Between Agnosticism and Atheism?
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HowStuffWorks finds out what agnostics believe and how they differ from atheists.
How can nicotine be good for me?
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Nicotine based drugs are currently under development by pharmaceutical companies. Find out which ailments could be treated with nicotine based drugs.
How Much of Our Brain Do We Use? Debunking the Myth
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It doesn't exactly seem like something the human body would do, let a large portion of itself go to complete waste. Is it true that most of your brain is on permanent hiatus?
How Elon Musk Works
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Internet king turned rocketman? After making his fortune on the Web, Elon Musk entered the commercial space race. Will this businessman and his SpaceX company make space tourism affordable?
What's the Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon?
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Have you ever met someone with a unique first name, and then all of a sudden you hear the name everywhere you turn? That's the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon at work. How did it get that handle?
What If There Were No Google?
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Unless you've been living under a rock (one not appearing on Google Maps' Street View), you're probably intimately familiar with the behemoth and its many services. But what would the world look like if this powerhouse company had never existed?
How CAPTCHA Works
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CAPTCHA is a security test given to prevent computers from filling out forms on the Internet. Learn more about How CAPTCHA Works.
Is sleep that important?
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The importance of sleep is something you hear about often in health news, but is lots of sleep really necessary? Investigate the importance of sleep.
How Geniuses Work
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Without a doubt, Einstein was a genius. They're easy to spot, but it's difficult to explain exactly what makes a person a genius. Learn why.