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Earth: A Primer on the Third Rock From the Sun

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Earth is an enormous and extremely complex planet. Learn about the inner workings of the planet Earth and find out what forces are constantly at work on Earth.

How Payday Loans Work

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Payday loans are short-term, high-interest loans which can be very easy to get. Learn about how payday loans work at HowStuffWorks.

How Gasification Works

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Gasification is the conversion of carbonaceous feedstock into synthetic gas. Learn all about gasification at HowStuffWorks.

Why were some Japanese soldiers still fighting decades after World War II?

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A Japanese holdout may have been an obstinate threat in Allied eyes, but he was upholding the concept of bushido. Learn what inspired Japanese holdouts.

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?

Why Do We Turn Down the Radio When We're Lost?

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You've probably experienced that moment where you're driving, get lost, turn down the radio, and then think, "Why did I just do that?"

10 Most Destructive Storms

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Witch homicide aside, Dorothy was lucky that her home safely traveled to Oz after the tornado. Many people who lived through the storms on our list were left with nothing.

How Rent-to-own Homes Work

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Understanding how rent-to-own homes work is similar to understanding a car lease. Learn more about how rent-to-own homes work at HowStuffWorks.

5 Invasive Species That Might Conquer the World

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Invasive species are found around the globe, and can be damaging to the world's ecosystems. Some invasive species seem almost unstoppable like these five.

5 Reasons to Love Dorm Life

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Living in the dorms is one of the hallmarks of the college life, but is it the best part of the university experience? We outline five good reasons to love dorm life.

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