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How Maglev Trains Work

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Magnetic levitation trains are becoming a popular transportation topic all around the globe. Learn about electromagnetic suspension, the most popular type of maglev train.

How Skyscrapers Work

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People build skyscrapers primarily because they are convenient -- you can create a lot of real estate out of a relatively small ground area. They're also awe-inspiring. Skyscrapers capture our imagination -- how high can we build them? Learn about the architecture and design of these monumental buildings.

How Alcatraz Worked

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Alcatraz was built to house the worst criminals and said to be impossible to escape. See pictures of Alcatraz and go inside Alcatraz prison to meet its inmates.

How Air Brakes Work

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Air brakes aim to stop trucks, trains and buses from crashing. Learn why air brakes, not hydraulic brakes, slow these modes of transportation down.

How Fingerprinting Works

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Fingerprinting is a popular technique for identifying criminals and authenticating access. Learn about fingerprinting and its storied history.

Depression Overview

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Understanding how depression works can help improve daily life and health problems. Learn about how depression works, from causes to treatments.

How Earthbag Homes Work

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Earthbag homes are exactly what they sound like. They're houses built from bags full of earth. Learn more about earthbag homes and how to build them.

How Yurts Work

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Yurts are circular lattice-walled tent used throughout history by nomads in Central Asia. Find out why yurts are popular with campers and nomads.

10 Controversial Court Cases

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Controversial court cases can both tear communities apart and shape our history for the better. Take a look at these 10 controversial court cases in the U.S.

ADHD Overview

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ADHD is known by other names, like ADD, and is a controversial disorder surrounded in myths. Is it real? Is ADHD in children just parental lack of control?

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