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How Light Bulbs Work
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The light bulb hasn't changed a whole lot in its 120 years -- the original design was just that good. Apparently, you can throw together a filament, a glass mount, an inert gas and a bit of electricity and change the world. Learn what happens when yo
What is the urban heat island effect?
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Cities are often hotter than rural areas because of the urban heat island effect. Learn what an urban heat island is.
Why Do We Decorate With Holly at Christmas?
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Holly adorns houses all over the world during the holiday season, but why do we decorate with it? Find out why its crimson berries are so closely associated with the holidays.
Heroes Unmasked: How secret are secret identities?
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Is a 'secret identity' really secret anymore? Comic book pundit Matt Hunt reveals just how many characters are in on the superheroes' alter-egos.
How Plasma Cutters Work
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The metal used to construct buildings resists all sorts of damage, making it a very reliable material -- and very difficult to manipulate into the appropriate form. Enter the plasma cutter. Learn all about the amazing device that cuts through metal like a knife through warm butter.
What Causes Mutations? Piecing Together DNA's Puzzling Edits
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DNA mutation can be caused by a wide variety of factors. Learn about some of the many causes of DNA mutation in this article form HowStuffWorks.
Can You Really Outrun an Explosion?
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"Die Hard" films' John McClane (not to mention a long line of other Hollywood action heroes) never met an explosion he couldn't outrun. In real life, it's not so easy to sprint away from a blast.
Top 10 Famous Racehorses
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Learn about the 10 most famous racehorses. Check out the best jockeys with this famous racehorse countdown on HowStuffWorks.
5 Completely Wrong Ways to Drive in High Winds
Some drivers do really unsafe things when a storm with high winds is on its way. Read about 5 completely wrong ways to drive in high winds.
Why do people vote?
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Why do people vote? Find out what motivates people to vote in elections.