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How Christmas Works
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Christmas is celebrated by hundreds of millions of people around the world each year. But what do presents, three wise men and Jesus have to do with each other anyway?
How Nuclear Radiation Works
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Nuclear radiation can be extremely beneficial or extremely harmful -- it all depends on how it's used. Learn what nuclear radiation is all about.
20 Notable People Who Dropped Out of School
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These 20 people, including Thomas Edison, Princess Diana and Benjamin Franklin, achieved notable success in life, even after dropping out of school.
How the Wikipedia Scanner Works
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The Wikipedia Scanner uses records to trace the IP addresses of anonymous Wikipedia editors. Learn about the Wikipedia Scanner and Wikipedia Scanner consequences.
How Igloos Work
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Igloos may be made by the Inuit as temporary houses to use on fishing and hunting expeditions. Read about igloos and find out how to build an igloo.
1953-1956 Jeep
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Kaiser-Frazer purchased Willys-Overland in 1953, and the Jeep went with it. Learn more about Jeeps from the mid- to late-1950s with photographs.
How Zombies Work
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Even if you've never seen a zombie movie, you probably know something about the walking dead. But did you know that zombies have their roots in folklore and -- according to some researchers -- in real events in Haiti?
How Routing Algorithms Work
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Think you know how routers work? These devices use intricate formulas to figure out exactly where to send a packet and how to get it there. Learn all about routing algorithms.
Ringworm Overview
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Ringworm in a common skin problem. Learn more about how ringworm works at HowStuffWorks.
How Brazilian Traditions Work
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Many Brazilian traditions first began hundreds of years ago. Read about Brazilian traditions at HowStuffWorks.