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How SWAT Teams Work
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A SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) team is an elite unit within a police force, used for exceptional situations that require increased firepower or specialized tactics. Find out how SWAT team members train, what gear they use and how they conduct raids.
10 Construction Projects That Broke the Bank
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Whether we're trying to save a sinking city or dig a massive tunnel, our appetite for construction knows no bounds. But if designers had known the actual cost of these 10 projects, they might have gone back to the drawing board.
How Aluminum Works
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Aluminum is used in many products, from pots and pans to light bulbs and power lines. Learn how aluminum went undiscovered for so long.
How Power Grids Work
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Electrical power is a little bit like the air you breathe: You don't really think about it until it is missing. There are good reasons the power grid distribution system works the way it does, though it can lead to some big problems.
1954-1956 Oldsmobile
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The original 1954 Oldsmobile designs were scrapped to make way for a new 88, Super 88, and Ninety-Eight. Learn more about the 1954 Oldsmobile lineup.
How the DHARMA Initiative Works
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If you're a big fan of "Lost," you're probably full of theories about the DHARMA Initiative. Learn about the DHARMA Initiative history and theories.
How DNA Works
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DNA contains genetic material that gets passed down to each successive generation. Learn about DNA and find out what information each strand of DNA contains.
How the MINI Cooper Works
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BMW's MINI Cooper can trace its history back to 1957, when it was the Mini. Learn about the MINI Cooper's beginnings.
How To Repair a Faucet
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A dripping faucet is the most common plumbing problem but one of the easiest to repair. Yet many people ignore it and leave it unrepaired. Imagine each drip as a penny lost and you may reconsider.
How Poetry Works
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Poetry is one of the oldest art forms in existence. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn the ins and outs of poetry.