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10 Ways That Doctors Treated Infections Before Antibiotics
Scientists are now taking a second look at treatments that were popular before the discovery of antibiotics. Learn all about them at HowStuffWorks.
10 Technologies That Help Buildings Resist Earthquakes
Bend but don't break: That's the idea behind many of these temblor-thwarting technologies. They may even allow a building's inhabitants to walk out unharmed and start picking up the pieces after the earthquake subsides.
Can information travel faster than light?
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Can information travel faster than light? While light speed is usually the universal speed limit, could information end up traveling faster that that?
How Windows 8 Works
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Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system works on computers and some mobile devices, too. Learn all about how Windows 8 works.
How Matchmakers Work
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Matchmakers have paired up couples for centuries, and it doesn't seem as though their market has slackened. What does the modern matchmaker do?
How Floating Bridges Work
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Bridges span the gap and help us get from point A to B, but who knew they could float, too? Find out what the deal is with floating bridges in this article.
How Fireplaces Work
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Fireplaces are known for their warmth, but they can sometimes lose more heat than they provide. Learn about fireplaces at HowStuffWorks.
10 Absolutely Worst Foods to Eat
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We all eat things we probably shouldn't, and that's OK from time to time. But there are some foods that are such nutrition bombs that even occasional indulgence isn't exactly wise.
10 Influential Green Architects
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Many say the pioneer of green design was the irascible Frank Lloyd Wright, but others note that sustainable architecture has been around forever. Regardless, who are some of the leading figures in the field today?
How Dust Storms Work
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Though they're outranked by other, more dangerous natural phenomena, dust storms can still do serious damage to life and property. What causes these massive storms?