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How Bonsai Works
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Bonsai is an ancient form of gardening that many consider to be art. Learn more about bonsai and the rich history that comes with it.
How Meth Works
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Meth, or methamphetamine, is a stimulant that can leave users toothless and paranoid. So why do so many people go after that high? Learn what meth can do.
How Circumcision Works
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Circumcision is a common medical practice in many places, but where did the tradition of circumcision even come from? Should we rethink circumcisions?
12 Real Haunted Houses That'll Give You Nightmares
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Real-life haunted houses make us hide under the covers and sleep with one eye open. Learn about the spooky history of these real-life haunted houses.
Michelangelo Biography
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Michelangelo's biography is full of spiritual, political, and artistic struggle, as well as beautiful artwork. Learn more about this genius.
How Pregnancy Works
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Pregnancy revolves around the goal of turning a mass of cells into a baby. Explore each trimester of pregnancy and learn about pregnancy issues, from c-sections to amniocentesis.
How Plague Works
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You may be familiar with the medieval "Black Plague," but did you know that bouts of plague still break out today? Find out what causes an outbreak, why plague still exists and how the plague has influenced history.
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?
How Uranium Mining Works
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Thanks to our voracious appetite for energy, the element long linked with nuclear weapons is taking on a new role. Where does the hunt begin for uranium?