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How Uranium Mining Works
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Thanks to our voracious appetite for energy, the element long linked with nuclear weapons is taking on a new role. Where does the hunt begin for uranium?
How the U.S. Secret Service Works
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The Secret Service has two main missions: protecting the president and combating counterfeiting. Learn the secrets of the Secret Service at HowStuffWorks.
10 Ways Technology Can Save People From Storms
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A very strong storm doesn't automatically mean death or destruction. You can improve the odds of surviving intact with reinforcements to your home. Plus, scientists are improving their forecast methods. Let's look at high-tech and low-tech storm alerts.
10 Ways the U.S. Has Kept Citizens From Voting
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From Poll taxes and literacy tests to ID laws, the U.S. has long-restricted citizens' right to vote. Learn some voting barriers at HowStuffWorks.
How Drag Queens Work
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Drag Queens like RuPaul have made the campy performance a part of mainstream culture. But where did drag originate, and how have drag queens changed?
10 Conditions the ER Can't Help You With
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When should you go to the ER? If you have one of these 10 conditions, the emergency room isn't for you.
10 Foodborne Illnesses That Will Make You Wish You Were Dead
Many uncomfortable -- and potentially fatal -- foodborne illnesses come from the food we eat. Learn about 10 foodborne illnesses you don't want to get.
How E-waste Works
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E-waste refers to your discarded electronics and electrical devices. Learn why it's so difficult to properly recycle e-waste.
How to Redo Your Kitchen on a Budget
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Redoing your kitchen on a budget may not leave room for fancy appliances, but there's plenty you can do. Learn how to redo your kitchen on a budget.
How Butterfly Gardens Work
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Butterfly gardens can attract and conserve butterflies as habitat loss and pesticide use decrease their numbers. Learn all about butterfly gardens.