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How Pepper Spray Works
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Pepper spray is a common law enforcement and self-defense tool. Check out this article and learn all about how pepper spray works.
10 Gadgets That Really Should Be Obsolete By Now
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Today's next big thing is tomorrow's trash, but there are a few gadgets that simply refuse to pass on. Here are 10 we're ready to eulogize.
How Controlled Burns Work
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How effective is fighting a wildfire with controlled fire?
10 Olympic Games That Nearly Bankrupted Their Host Countries
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The cost of hosting an Olympic Games is astronomical. Learn about 10 Olympics that nearly bankrupted their host countries.
How Burlesque Works
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A true burlesque performance doesn't have to depend on taking off clothes. It's about telling a story. Find out how burlesque works at HowStuffWorks.
How Mogwai and Gremlins Work
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To a child of the 80s, a mogwai is the ideal pet. But woe to those pet owners who wound up with a gremlin. Learn how mogwai and gremlins work.
10 Ways to Make Your Perfume Last Longer
Are you looking for some ways to make your perfume last longer? Check out these 10 ways to make your perfume last longer.
10 Scientific Laws and Theories You Really Should Know
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Even if you don't operate a scanning electron microscope all that frequently, you might want to brush up on these 10 scientific laws and theories. After all, they're some of our best tools for describing how the universe works.
How Midwives Work
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Midwives have existed as long as babies have been born. Read about the midwife job and what exactly midwives do.
How Ouija Boards Work
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A key ingredient of horror films, junior-high slumber parties and occult practices, the Ouija board has been fascinating and scaring people for more than a century. But does it really contact the spirit world, or is there a more logical explanation?