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Another Strike Against the Black Jelly Bean
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Eating great amounts of licorice can be a secondary cause of hypertension. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
What decongestant side effects should I watch for?
What decongestant side effects should I watch for? Learn more about the side effects of decongestants at Discovery Health.
How to Tap a Keg
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It's the centerpiece of many festive occasions. It keeps beer fresh and makes it portable. So how is it designed and manufactured? And where does it go when its party days are over?
Your Basic Health Maintenance Plan
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What should you include in your basic health maintenance plan? Learn about creating your basic health maintenance plan.
How Refrigerators Work
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Without the refrigerator, you'd be salting your meat, tossing leftovers and drinking everything warm. Examine the inner workings of this food-preservation icon.
How Automatic Transmissions Work
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An automatic transmission takes the pain of gear shifting out of your hands. Find out how an automatic transmission works and how it differs from a manual.
How Airplanes Work
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More than 100 years ago the Wright brothers made their historic first flight in Kitty Hawk, N.C. Even after all these years, their creation still boggles the mind: How can something so heavy take to the air?
How Hurricanes Work
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How often have you watched a weather forecaster point to a spiral-shaped cloudy mass with a sense of dread and fascination? What fuels these ferocious storms?
How Brain Death Works
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Whether brain death is a result of cardiac arrest and lack of oxygen to the brain, or of a gunshot wound to the head, the diagnosis is the same. Learn what the term "brain dead" actually means.
How Car Steering Works
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When it comes to crucial automotive systems, steering is right up there with the engine and the brakes. Find out all about car steering systems.