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What Is a Group of Raccoons Called? It's Surprisingly Elegant

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You’ve probably seen them rifling through trash cans or sneaking across your backyard at night. But when you spot more than one, you might wonder, what is a group of raccoons called?

What's the Best-selling Beer in the World? Not Budweiser

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When it comes to the best-selling beer in the world, most people think of Budweiser, Heineken, or maybe Corona.

Thalidomide: How a Miracle Medication Became a Global Tragedy

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In the 1950s and 60s, a drug called thalidomide was marketed as a miracle solution for morning sickness and sleep issues in pregnant women.

How the Wii Works

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The Wii has changed the way video games are played. Learn more about the Wii at HowStuffWorks.

How LinkedIn Works

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LinkedIn is an online social network that is designed for business professionals. Learn more about the LinkedIn community and the LinkedIn network.

How Artificial Hearts Work

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On July 2, 2001, heart failure patients gained new hope, as surgeons performed the first artificial heart transplant in nearly two decades. The AbioCor Implantable Replacement Heart is the first completely self-contained artificial heart and is expected to at least double the life expectancy of patients.

How Grenades Work

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Grenades are a devastatingly effective weapon on the battlefield. Find out what happens when a soldier pulls the pin and tosses one of these miniature bombs at the enemy.

How Krispy Kremes Work

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If you've ever tasted a Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut, you know there's something special to these melt-in-your-mouth treats. How do they make a doughnut that's crispy outside yet soft inside? Find out.

How Radar Detectors Work

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If you have a lead foot, you may have invested in a radar detector. Find out how these devices pick up police radar and lidar and learn what a jamming signal does.

How BIOS Works

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The basic input-output system (BIOS) is the first thing you see when you turn on your computer. Learn all about BIOS.

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