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How Olympic Timing Works
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In timed Olympic events, the difference between the gold and the silver can come down to a fraction of a second. You won't find that kind of accuracy in your typical wristwatch. Find out about the systems (and backup systems) that keep Olympic timing honest.
How Spanglish Works
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A hybrid of English and Spanish known as Spanglish can be heard in many predominantly Hispanic areas as well as on TV and in movies. Learn where it came from and how it works.
How Lunar Landings Work
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People around the world watched as Neil Armstrong touched the moon and declared, "That's one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind." But how did we put a man on the moon?
How McCarthyism Worked
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McCarthyism is a political ploy that wields accusations and shame without significant evidence. Learn about Joseph McCarthy and his Cold War tactics.
Can You Guess the Branch of Science From an Emoji Sequence?
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Bill Nye ... the 🔬🌡🌩☢︎ guy? We've paired emojis with a variety of "-ologies." See if you can identify these areas of science using modern text lingo - no 👩ðŸ»â€ðŸŽ“👨ðŸ¾â€ðŸŽ“ required!
Famous Historical Couples
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These pictures of famous historical couples show some of the most famous power pairings in history. Take a look at pictures of famous couples.
What Does a Router Do?
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Routers are a vital component of the Internet, but what does a router do? Find out how routers deliver packets of information to the right place, millions of times per day!
Does news coverage of mass murders lead to more mass murders?
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Does news coverage of mass murders lead to more mass murders? Find out whether the media attention killers receive leads to more mass murders.
10 Worst Things Ever to Happen at Christmas
The Holidays are supposed to be full of joy, but sometimes it isn't. Check out some of the worst things to ever happen on Christmas at HowStuffWorks.
How the Green Berets Work
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John F. Kennedy called the green beret "a symbol of excellence, a badge of courage, a mark of distinction in the fight for freedom" -- a nod to the most formidable arm of the U.S. military. The Green Berets, or Special Forces, are America's first line of defense around the world.