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How Elevators Work
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In action movies, elevators regularly plummet to the basement, landing in a spectacular ball of fire. Is this possible? There are some sophisticated engineering techniques at work behind every elevator ride you take.
How Philanthropy Works
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Philanthropy is a way of helping others in need. Learn about philanthropy, how to find a legitimate charity and receive tax deductions through philanthropy.
How the Doppler Effect Works
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The Doppler effect is why you hear the sound from a moving object change as it nears and passes you. Find out how the Doppler effect works.
What are the odds there is life in outer space?
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Are we alone? Jodie Foster's character in "Contact" didn't think so, and neither do the scientists who've been listening for an extraterrestrial message for decades.
How Gender Identity Disorder Works
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Gender identity disorder is when a member of one sex desired to live life as a member of the opposite sex. Learn more about gender identity disorder.
Home Remedies for Hemorrhoids
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Learn about home remedies to help you avoid hemorrhoids, which are swollen and stretched-out veins that line the anal canal and lower rectum.
Flax Seed: What You Need to Know
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Flax seed can be used to treat many ailments and illnesses. Learn all about flax seed and other alternative medicines at HowStuffWorks.
Top 5 Things You Should Know (But Don't) about Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral valve prolapse can lead to blood leaking in the heart where it's not supposed to. Learn what you need to know about mitral valve prolapse.
How Cave Biology Works
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Cave biology is the study of the animal specimens that live and evolve in caves. Learn about cave biology and cave animals in this article.
How did Lake Nyos suddenly kill 1,700 people?
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One evening, people heard their local lake rumbling. A day and a half later, 1,700 people were dead. What happened on that fateful night?