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How Credit Cards Work

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Credit cards have an interesting history. Learn how a credit card works, from the numbering system to how you can get rid of that high interest balance.

Ghost Stories

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Whether it's for Halloween festivities or everyday fun, kids love scary stories. Check out these read-aloud ghost stories for children.

How Space Tourism Works

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The space tourism industry offers people a way to take the ultimate vacation. Learn about space tourism and find out how you can become a space tourist.

While the original Napster got sued out of business, dozens of free file-sharing utilities have popped up to task its place. Find out how the old Napster worked and why it was vulnerable to legal attacks.

How Cable Modems Work

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Learn about cable modem technology, read cable modem reviews and compare prices and features on popular modem models.

What is a gimbal -- and what does it have to do with NASA?

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What is a gimbal -- and what does it have to do with NASA? Gimbals help ships and space ships stay correctly oriented. Find out what is a gimbal.

How to Lucid Dream

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Lucid dreaming is when you're in a dream, but you're aware in you're in a dream. Learn more about lucid dreaming.

What is so productive about productivity software?

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Productivity software can include spreadsheets, word processing software and graphics programs. Learn more about productivity software at HowStuffWorks.