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How Preschool Works

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Preschool can be fun for kids but it also affects development. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about preschool.

How the Living Earth Simulator Will Work

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You may have noticed that our planet isn't terribly predictable. Could a German polymath and an unfathomable pile of data change that?

How many people does one farmer feed in a year?

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One farmer's annual output can feed many people -- but exactly how many? Find out how tricky it is to see how many people a farmer feeds each year.

Could income tax be replaced by a consumption-based sales tax?

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A consumption-based tax, sometimes called the Fair Tax, is one alternative to the current U.S. tax system. Learn more about a consumption-based tax.

10 Tips for Retirement Savings

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Having enough retirement savings can help you live comfortably in your golden years. See 10 tips for retirement savings to get started.

How Kudzu Works

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Kudzu is explained in this article. Learn about kudzu.

How the Gender Pay Gap Works

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The gender pay gap is usually expressed something like this: Women make 80 cents for every dollar a man makes. Let's explore the gap at HowStuffWorks.

How Pacifism Works

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Pacifism doesn't always mean complete opposition to violence. Learn how peace and war factor into the philosophy of pacifism at HowStuffWorks.

10 Tech Companies That Totally Imploded

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When the Internet first became a viable business venue, new tech ventures popped up every day. Read about 10 tech companies that crashed and burned.

10 Amazing Green Cities

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Sure, the Emerald City looked green, but you won't need green-tinted glasses to see how environmentally friendly the cities on this list are. What makes a city amazingly green?

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