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How Maps Work
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A map is a type of language, a graphic way of representing information, whether it's to show population density or tell you how to get from Point A to Point B. Here's how they're made.
How Elon Musk Works
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Internet king turned rocketman? After making his fortune on the Web, Elon Musk entered the commercial space race. Will this businessman and his SpaceX company make space tourism affordable?
How Animal Testing Works
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Animal testing has a long, gruesome history, but it's also saved countless human lives.
How Space Collisions Work
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Space collisions happen when stars, asteroids and even galaxies smash into one another. Learn what space collisions look like and what the results are.
Just How Many Galaxies Are in the Universe?
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Galaxies are large systems of stars, gas, dust and dark matter that orbits a center and is bound by gravity. Learn about the characteristics of galaxies.
How Automobile Ignition Systems Work
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The ignition system brings your car's engine and subsystems together. Learn about the parts of your ignition system and innovations in ignition systems.
How Cruise Control Systems Work
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Cruise control is already an amazing system, and it's evolving into something a lot more powerful. Learn how cruise control works and check out some of the adaptive systems in development.
How Rice Cookers Work
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Burned chunks or gooey paste can be the disappointing result of rice gone wrong, but a rice cooker can even the odds for even the klutziest cooks in the kitchen.
What was NASCAR's gentleman's agreement?
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You might have heard about NASCAR's gentleman's agreement, but how much do you really know? Learn about NASCAR's gentleman's agreement at HowStuffWorks.
How Sudoku Works
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Sudoku is a popular logic-based game of numbers. Learn sudoku strategies, see a puzzle solved and find out about the origins and controversies of sudoku.