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How Employee Compensation Works

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Employee compensation can be the deciding factor in whether or not a candidate accepts a job position. Learn about employee compensation and job benefits.

How Pickpockets Work

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Pickpockets have been around about as long as currency. Learn about pickpocketing, common pickpocket techniques and how to protect against pickpockets.

How Gears Work

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If a device has a motor, engine or spring, it probably has gears! But what do gears do, exactly, and how do they do it?

How Carnivore Worked

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The FBI's Carnivore can tap into networks to intercept anything done on the Net. Find out what's involved in Web eavesdropping.

How Capacitors Work

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The capacitor plays a crucial role in electronics - the capacitor stores electrons for when they're needed most. Learn more about the capacitor.

What Does a Humidifier Do? How Humidifiers Work

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Is the air feeling a little too dry in your home? A humidifier can help make things more comfortable -- and even save a little wear and tear on your house. But what does a humidifier do, exactly?

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.

If I'm on a Cruise Ship, What Laws Do I Have To Adhere To?

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Cruise ship law is imprecise and crimes are difficult to prosecute. Learn about cruise ship law, cruise ship crime and the code of the high seas.

How Home Sales By Owner Works

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Comprehending how home sales by owner works is somewhat complicated. Learn about how home sales by owner works at HowStuffWorks.

Was there really a curse on King Tutankhamen's tomb?

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King Tut's tomb is rumored to have a curse because of the tragedies that have happened since its opening. Learn about King Tut's tomb and the King Tut curse.

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