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How did the East India Company change the world?
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The British East India Company established major precedents for corporations. Read about Queen Elizabeth's East India Company's ruthless quest for profit.
How Autofocus Cameras Work
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Ever wonder how your camera knows what you're looking at? Understand how autofocus cameras lock on to the object you're photographing!
Inside 'The Water Horse'
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The Water Horse is a movie about the mythical Loch Ness Monster. Take an inside look at The Water Horse and see pictures from the Water Horse movie.
How the Mayan Calendar Works
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The Mayan calendar was one of the first attempts by people to keep some sort of historical record. Learn more about how the Mayan calendar works.
How Business Legal Structures Work
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Failing to structure your business in the most appropriate way (given your goals) can lead to problems. Learn about business legal structures.
How Air Purifiers Work
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Americans spend an estimated $250 million annually on air purifiers for their homes. Learn why people buy air purifiers and how they work.
How Mexican Wrestling Works
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Mexican wrestling puts a new twist on American pro wrestling. Learn about Mexican wrestling characteristics, Mexican wrestling history and famous luchadores.
How Political Conventions Work
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In an election year, political conventions take over the U.S. media for days, with political-party platforms and propaganda. But what real purpose do the conventions serve?
How Ghost Busters Work
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'Ghostbusters,' the movie, was fiction, but paranormal investigators really do exist. Learn how real-life ghost busters differ from Hollywood's version.
How the Lotus Elise Works
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It's not the fastest or the most powerful sports car on the road. So what's the fuss? It's about what Lotus does best: The Elise handles like it's an extension of the driver. Learn all about the Elise.