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The Anatomy of a U.S. Presidential Motorcade
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The U.S. president requires constant security, especially when traveling. HowStuffWorks takes a look at what goes into the presidential motorcade.
Why Gasoline Prices Vary From Station to Station
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Two gas stations might face each other on a street in Anytown, USA. Yet their gas prices might be different. Why is that?
Behind the Scenes at Supercross
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What does it take to put on Supercross, one of fastest, high-flying motorcycle races in the world? HowStuffWorks goes there to find out.
Great British Baking Terms: Know Your Scones From Your Biscuits
HowStuffWorks looks at some great British Baking terms - and some American ones as well.
Tidal Bores Are Rare, Fast and Have Epic Waves
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The rare phenomenon of tidal bores happens in only a few places on the globe. HowStuffWorks looks at the conditions it takes for bore tides to occur.
Do We Actually Swallow Spiders in Our Sleep?
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Worried about creepy-crawlies entering your mouth while you sleep? Relax, spiders have no interest in being eaten. In fact, there's no record of anyone swallowing a spider while sleeping.
Why Don't We All Use the Same Time Zone?
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The world has only had time zones since the late 1800s. Some people think we should eliminate them and have just one universal time instead.
Why Hand-washing Beats Hand Sanitizer Hands Down!
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Health experts say washing with soap and water gets more germs off your hands than using the alcohol-based stuff. But why?
6 Charts to Help Explain Climate Change
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The science is off the charts. Climate change is here and it's affecting the planet. We'll tell you how and where.
How to Replace Your Car's Alternator Belt
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Your car's serpentine belt is a single, continuous belt that drives lots of things like the car's alternator and power steering pump. So how do you replace it when it's starting to fail?