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How Tuning Forks Work
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Pianos lose their tuning, guitars fall out of key -- even church organs need to be tuned every now and then. For centuries, the only sure-fire way to tell if an instrument was in tune was to use a tuning fork.
How Musketeers Worked
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Who were the musketeers and what were they fighting for? Read about the musketeers of 17th century France at HowStuffWorks..
How Mexican Traditions Work
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Many Mexican traditions go back for hundreds of years. Read about Mexican traditional food, clothing, music and more at HowStuffWorks.
How German Traditions Work
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Many German traditions go back for hundreds of years. Find out about German traditions at HowStuffWorks.
10 Fun Quinceañera Traditions
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In Latin American cultures, the quinceañera not only marks a girl's 15th birthday -- it also symbolizes her maturity. What are some of the celebration's exciting traditions?
10 Reuses for Old Video Game Controllers
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10 reuses for old video games controllers. Learn about 10 reuses for old video game controllers.
How the Army Nurse Corps Works
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The Army Nurse Corps provides great opportunities for soldiers. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about the Army Nurse Corps.
How Much Do You Know About Cars From the '50s, '60s and '70s?
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They certainly don't make them like they used to! But just how much do you remember about the classic car models from the '50s, '60s and '70s? Enough to ace this quiz?
Do You Recognize the Fastest Cars From the 1960s?
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The 1960s were when speed was invented. The Mustang, the Cobra, the Camaro, the Miura, this was the decade when fast was never fast enough. Every new model tried to outpace the old. Some succeeded incredibly well. How many do you know? Buckle up, it's going to be intense!
How Wine Fraud Works
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Whether by tampering with the bottle or the liquid inside, wine fraudsters have fooled billionaires and connoisseurs. Learn how wine fraud works at HowStuffWorks.