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What are credit default swaps?
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Credit default swaps are like insurance policies issued by banks and taken out by investors. Learn about credit default swaps and how CDSs can be risky.
How the Office of Civilian Defense Worked
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The Office of the Civilian Defense was one of the biggest wartime volunteer efforts. Read up on the Office of Civilian Defense and learn when it disbanded.
How ATMs Work
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''You can stop at an ATM, enter a PIN and leave with cash. Learn about the machines that give you money and the network that approves the transactions!''
Pilates 101
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Pilates is a fitness system that was developed in the 1920s by Joseph Pilates. Learn more about Pilates and find out why Pilates is so successful.
10 Common Wine Additives
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Are you looking for information on common wine additives? Check out this article and learn about 10 common wine additives.
How to Find the Value of Old Books
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Finding the value of old books can sometimes be difficult. Visit HowStuffWorks for information on finding the value of old books.
How Road Trains Work
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Australian road trains are the true bad boys of the Outback. Learn more about Australian road trains (aka truck trains) at HowStuffWorks.
How the Affordable Care Act Tax Credit Works
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Those who benefit from the Affordable Care Act also have to juggle their monthly premiums. Learn more about the ACA tax credit at HowStuffWorks.
Where Are the Northern Lights and Southern Lights?
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Auroras themselves aren't rare, but spotting one can be tricky: You need a clear, dark sky within one of the auroral zones. What are 10 spots that up the odds a bit?
Ultimate Guide to Wine Cellars
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Wine cellars are a great addition to any wine lovers home. Learn all about wine cellars at HowStuffWorks.