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How Stun Guns Work
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Stun guns fall into the category of non-lethal weaponry -- they can incapacitate a person without causing permanent damage. Find out how different types of stun guns work to immobilize their target.
How Stinger Missiles Work
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The Stinger missile is a deadly man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) that can be rapidly deployed by ground troops. It's lightweight, combat-proven and has a greater than 90 percent success rate. So how are Stingers used and against whom?
How 'Junkyard Wars' Works
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TLC's "Junkyard Wars" puts two teams head to head in a race to build a specific, complicated, working machine out of trash. Go behind the scenes of the game show WE watch.
How Human Cloning Will Work
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Human cloning has been an ethical issue ever since the first sheep was cloned in 1997. Learn about the science behind human cloning.
How Missile Defense Systems Will Work
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What once was "Star Wars" under Reagan is now National Missile Defense under Bush. Learn more about the technology behind the system.
How Refurbished Electronics Work
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Refurbished electronics are items that have been renewed or updated in some fashion. Find out if it is better to buy refurbished electronics.
Why is habeas corpus important?
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Habeas corpus means "you have the body" and is an important civil right, even if it sounds archaic. Learn how habeas corpus works.
How Tax Shelters Work
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Tax shelters help reduce your tax burden to the IRS by reducing your taxable income. Learn how to use, and not abuse, tax shelters at HowStuffWorks.
History of the Roswell UFO Incident
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The history of the Roswell UFO incident has a long and complicated legacy of truth and conspiracy. Learn more history of the Roswell UFO incident.
What's the difference between notebooks, netbooks and ultra-mobile PCs?
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Notebooks vs. netbooks and ultra-mobile PCs come down to size and functionality. Learn about the differences in notebooks vs. other portable computers.