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How Earthquakes Work

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An earthquake is one of the most terrifying phenomena that nature can dish up. We generally think of the ground we stand on as "rock-solid" and completely stable. An earthquake can shatter that perception instantly, and often with extreme violence.

How Communism Works

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Communism is a type of government that relies on collectivization of labor and good to equal out the classes. Learn about the workings of communism.

How CEOs Work

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The CEO of a company makes a lot of money and has access to the private jet -- so how did he or she get this clout? Learn what a CEO's responsibilities are.

1942-1944 Jeep: Jeep Enters World War II

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The 1942-1944 Jeep entered World War II and became an instant success in battle. Learn about the versatility and war feats of the World War II jeep.

How Fear Works

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Fear is the brain's reaction to a stimulus where chemicals are released that raise the heart rate. Learn about fear and the different fear responses.

How PayPal Works

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PayPal is the most popular online payment service in use today. Learn how PayPal works, how to use PayPal and about problems with PayPal.

How Breast Implants Work

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Breast implants are becoming a popular high school graduation present for parents in the U.S. to give their teens. Learn all about breast implants and the surgical process of augmentation.

How Subways Work

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London without the Tube? New York without its underground scene? Atlantans gliding straight from their MARTA stops to the airport? What would life be like without our underground transportation system?

What's the Biggest TV Size for Homes vs. Stadiums?

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As sports franchises try to attract more fans, teams spend millions upgrading their old stadiums and building new ones. The centerpiece in most? A really, really big HDTV.

How the U.S. Secret Service Works

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The Secret Service has two main missions: protecting the president and combating counterfeiting. Learn the secrets of the Secret Service at HowStuffWorks.

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