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How IEDs Work
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IEDs (improvised explosive devices) are simple to make, easily hidden and very destructive. Read why IEDs are the weapon of choice for some fighters.
What is Google Wallet?
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Google Wallet aims to make purchasing electronic. Find out the technologies behind Google Wallet and what Google Wallet can do.
How Baseball Drug Testing Works
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What does baseball drug testing involve? Learn about baseball drug testing in this article from HowStuffWorks.
How Prison Telecommunications Work
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Prison telecommunications is tricky business when there's a risk prisoners will use telephone calls to commit crimes. Learn about prison telecommunications.
How Dry Cleaning Works
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Want to know what happens to your clothes after you give them to the dry cleaner? Do they actually stay dry? Take a behind-the-scenes look at the dry-cleaning process.
How Geniuses Work
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Without a doubt, Einstein was a genius. They're easy to spot, but it's difficult to explain exactly what makes a person a genius. Learn why.
Why Some Cultures Require Women to Wear Veils
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Burqas are commonly associated with repression and religious extremism. But to many people, the veil is a sign of modesty and piety, as well as a badge of honor. What is the true meaning of the veil?
How AIDS Works
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HIV continues to be a major global public health issue, having claimed more than 35 million lives so far.
How False Positives Work (and What They Could Mean for Your Health)
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Depending on the test and other things, a false positive for cancer could be as high as 50 percent. Learn about false positives at HowStuffWorks.
10 Myths About Health Care Reform
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Do you know the facts from the myths about health care reform? Take a look at these 10 myths about health care reform and get informed.