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How Voodoo (Vodou) Works
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If asked to describe Voodoo, many people would mention pin-filled dolls, zombies and spirit possessions. Explore the Voodoo religion and find out if the stereotypes about it are true.
How Body Farms Work
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Imagine walking through a field and stumbling upon scads of corpses, all in various states of decomposition. It's not the setting for your next nightmare, but rather a very real discipline of forensic anthropology.
How Plague Works
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You may be familiar with the medieval "Black Plague," but did you know that bouts of plague still break out today? Find out what causes an outbreak, why plague still exists and how the plague has influenced history.
How Advergaming Works
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Advertising has made its way into the virtual world of video games. More and more companies are testing the waters with a method of reaching potential customers called advergaming.
10 Hardest Things to Teach a Robot
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If we're ever going to live in a world in which machines behave like people, we humans have some teaching to do. But as this writing robot attests, we're not as far away as you might think.
10 Significant Risk Factors When Investing in a Company
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Investing in a company can be risky. Keep reading to learn 10 Significant Risk Factors When Investing In a Company at HowStuffWorks.
How Social Security Numbers Work
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Social Security numbers are assigned to each individual citizen by the federal government. Learn about Social Security numbers and how Social Security numbers are used.
How to Pay Less for Prescription Drugs
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Knowing how to pay less for prescription drugs means knowing where to look and when it's safe to cut back. Learn how to lower your medication costs.
How OSI Works
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When information travels through a network, it follows certain guidelines to ensure compatibility. Find out about OSI and the protocol stacks that prepare your data for transfer.
The Ford Mustang Goes Trans-Am Racing
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The success of the 1965 Ford Mustang led to the launch of Trans-Am racing. Learn more about the Boss 302's fight to win Trans-Am dominance.