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How Santa Claus Works
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Santa Claus travels around the world each year on Christmas Eve and delivers gifts to good children. Find out who Santa Claus is at HowStuffWorks.
How Jawbone UP Works
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The Jawbone UP comes from a well-known electronics manufacturer and is a unique fitness gadget. Learn what you can do with Jawbone UP.
Test Your Knowledge of the Industrial Revolution
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Test your knowledge of what went down during the age of expanding landscapes, incredible innovation and the ultimate shift in life as people knew it.
How U.S. Public Broadcasting Works
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NPR and PBS have been on the air for years, amid recurring calls for government defunding. Learn more about U.S. public broadcasting at HowStuffWorks.
How Online Degrees Work
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Online degrees allow busy people to continue their education. Find out what employers think of online degrees and how to evaluate online degree programs.
How to Defrag Your Hard Drive
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If you defrag your hard drive you might be able to speed up your computer. Learn how to defrag a hard drive and get tips on maintaining your computer.
How Microsoft Surface Tabletop Works
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Microsoft Surface tabletop allows multiple users to share and manipulate information on a tabletop computing interface. Learn how Microsoft Surface tabletop works.
Wishing Wells: Meaning, Superstitions, and Famous Locations
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Did your wish come true? Before you toss another coin, discover the bizarre origins and strange superstitions surrounding wishing wells. Click to learn more.
How the Space Launch System Will Work
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Have you met the driving force behind the U.S. space program for the foreseeable future? Take a second to get acquainted with the proposed blasting behemoth.
How Fingerprinting Works
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Fingerprinting is a popular technique for identifying criminals and authenticating access. Learn about fingerprinting and its storied history.