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How the U.S. Draft Works
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While the U.S. has no draft currently, it does require military registration via the Selective Service System. What does that mean and what would happen if a draft was reinstated?
What Is Compost? How to Start Composting at Home
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Americans generate more than 200 million tons of trash each year. Want to put some of it to work? Try composting. It creates a natural fertilizer and can save valuable space in that landfill.
Ultimate Guide to 'Monsters, Inc.'
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'Monsters, Inc.' is one of Disney-Pixar's most beloved animated films. Learn how the movie was made and download a complete scene guide.
How Speech Recognition Works
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Speech recognition allows people to compose documents and control their computers with their voice. Learn about the basic types.
How Brake Failure Works
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Brake failure is an extremely dangerous occurrence, though it is rare for regular cars. Learn all about brake failure at HowStuffWorks.
How the IRS Works
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The IRS or Internal Revenue Service handles taxes. Learn about the history of the IRS and how it enforces taxes.
How Much Actual Money Is There in the World?
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Exactly how much money is there in the world? Learn how some have counted the amount of money that exists and why it's such a difficult task.
How Synesthesia Works
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Kanye West says he says sees music in color. Other people can hear words that make them taste a particular flavor, or they actually feel another person's pain. Welcome to the world of the synesthete. It's a stimulating one.
What would nuclear winter be like?
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If the sight of a mushroom cloud burning above the horizon suggests that the nuclear weapon-equipped world might end with a bang, then nuclear winter presents the notion that post-World War III humanity might very well die with a whimper.
How House Moving Works
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House moving means picking a house up from its foundation and setting it down elsewhere. See why house moving is an alternative to buying a new house.