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Railroad Expansion
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The railroad expansion of the middle and late 1800s changed America forever. Read more about the westward expansion of railroads.
Top 10 Myths About the Brain
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You only use 10 percent of that big, wrinkled mass of smarts -- unless you listen to Mozart. At least, that's what we've heard about the brain. But how many common brain beliefs are just plain wrong?
How Dark Matter Works
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For decades, stargazing scientists have been facing their own darkness on the edge of town as they try to explain one of astronomy's greatest mysteries: dark matter. Have they been successful, or will the universe carry its secrets for a long time?
How Motherhood Works
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What's it like to be a mom today? Read about motherhood past, present and future at HowStuffWorks.
10 Worst Ways History Has Repeated Itself
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As they say, if we don't learn from history, we're doomed to repeat it. And as these 10 historical events prove, humans seem to be more prone to repeating than learning.
How Web Pages Work
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You can put anything you want on a Web page, from family pictures to business information. Learn how to create, upload and promote your pages so they're available all over the world.
How the Oscars Work
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Movie buffs around the world soon will be glued to their sets. Yes, it's almost Oscar time. Get the skinny on the rules of Academy voting and on the famous gold guy himself from HowStuffWorks.
How Spy Flies Will Work
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Gathering reconnaissance during battle typically puts small teams of soldiers in harm's way. Tiny robotic flyers, called micro air vehicles (MAVs), could do away with this danger. Learn all about spy flies.
How Car Sharing Works
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The Swiss popularized car sharing after World War II. Learn why car sharing spread across the globe and how car-share companies work.
How Asteroid Belts Work
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Asteroid belts may tell us how our very solar system came into existence. Learn all about asteroid belts, from their characteristics to what they can teach us.