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How Landlords Work
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Landlords rent or lease apartments and homes as a business. Learn more about landlords and what's involved in renting property.
How War Dogs Work
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Was a dog really the first to encounter bin Laden? We may never know, but we do know that man's best friend has been serving in wars for centuries, getting soldiers smokes, sniffing out bombs and patrolling borders. Why do canines make such good soldiers?
How Acrostic Puzzles Work
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Acrostic puzzles are word games in which the solutions to different clues reveal a coded message. Learn how acrostic puzzles work at HowStuffWorks.
How Crayons Work
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Crayons are steeped in the artwork of our childhoods. How did these popular little sticks of color actually come about? Find out from HowStuffWorks.
5 Vehicles That Were Crossover Before There Were Crossovers
Some vehicles were simply ahead of their time, with features from cars and trucks. Read about 5 vehicles that were crossover before there were crossovers.
How Easy-Bake Ovens Work
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With the heat of a light bulb, making treats in a toy oven became a hallmark of childhood. Learn more about Easy-Bake Ovens at HowStuffWorks.
How Hot Wheels Work
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Hot Wheels are still around, and still popular with kids (and lots of adults, too). Learn all about these tiny, scale-model cars at HowStuffWorks.
12 Superstitions About Death
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Death is a fact of life. Since the beginning of time humanity has come up with numerous superstitions to come to terms with the dearly departed.
Can You Identify All of These Amazing Female Athletes?
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Whether they are fast, graceful or powerful, these women have proven to the world that they are incredibly strong and simply amazing. Think you can name them all? It's time to find out!
How Art Works
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"You see it every day, but what, exactly, is art? Learn about art and explore the huge collection of art now becoming available on the Web!"