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How MREs Work
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Coalition troops have been surviving mainly on MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) for most of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Learn what these portable, adaptable and absolutely essential pieces of military technology are all about.
Using Petfinder 101
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Petfinder.com, the largest pet Web site on the Internet, is working to connect homeless animals with the people who want them. Learn about Petfinder.
How Déjà Vu Works
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Déjà vu is the feeling that you have experienced a situation before even though you know you haven't. Learn about déjà vu and theories behind déjà vu.
How the Ultra-Mobile PC Works
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Learn what Microsoft has planned for the Ultra-mobile PC and what is still to come.
10 Things to Know Before Buying a Vacant Lot
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Buying a vacant lot can be complicated, not to mention expensive. There are several things you should know before you make such a major purchase. We've outlined 10 of them to help simplify the process.
How Backgammon Works
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Backgammon is a board game using dice to determine the movement of the pieces. Learn how the game of backgammon works at HowStuffWorks.
How Nepotism Works
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Appointing family members to positions they may not have earned is criticized - but sometimes it's beneficial. Learn about nepotism at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Identify All These Bands From the British Invasion?
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The British Invasion was a major turning point in the history of music, culture, the music publishing industry and the post-WW2 global mono-culture, but how well do you know it? Could you recognize British Invasion bands on sight? Take this quiz to test your knowledge!
How Passover Works
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The story behind Passover is a classic one of slavery and freedom, horrific wrath and great rejoicing. The festival starts with a meal called the Passover Seder.
How Digital Wallets Work
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If you've ever lamented how overstuffed your wallet is or how it's putting a crick in your back, fear not: its digital doppelganger is here to save the day. Well, maybe. We weigh the pros and cons of e-wallets in this article.