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How the Death Star Works
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With so much global unrest, governments worldwide are struggling to devise new methods to maintain order. The Galactic Empire's solution to order is the Death Star. Learn the fascinating history behind this powerful military and political tool, discover other incarnations of the Death Star and find out what really happens when you blow up a planet.
10 Groundbreaking Uses of Special Effects Makeup
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From 'The Phantom of the Opera' to 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,' here are 10 groundbreaking uses of special effects makeup from HowStuffWorks.
How Graphic Novels Work
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Graphic novels tackle tough subjects too complicated for traditional media. Learn more about how graphic novels work.
10 Scary Modern Technologies
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Some of our modern technologies can be a little scary. Take a look at 10 modern scary technologies, including computers taking over the world.
Can You Name These Movies That Are 40 Years Old in 2020?
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Before the decade of big hair, New Wave music and Reaganomics was in full swing, these flicks were enthralling (and in some cases, boring) audiences across the country. How many can you correctly identify?
10 Uses of the Insanity Defense
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An insanity defense can be difficult to prove. Find out about 10 people who tried to use the insanity plea.
How Hula Hoops Work
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Where did hula hoops come from and how did they get so popular? Read about the origins of hula hoops at HowStuffWorks.
How Microsoft Surface Tabletop Works
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Microsoft Surface tabletop allows multiple users to share and manipulate information on a tabletop computing interface. Learn how Microsoft Surface tabletop works.
20 Words You Should Learn if You Play Scrabble
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Which words should you keep in your Scrabble arsenal? Learn 20 of the best words to use to rack up the points.
How the Star Wars Program Didn't Work
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Back in 1983 when the Cold War was in full swing, the U.S. was looking for an effective new tactic to deter a nuclear strike. The "Star Wars" missile defensive initiative, however, wasn't it. Why not?