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11 Inventions That Changed the World as We Know It
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Inventing a useful product or process is serious business - turn a great idea into a marketable widget, and you could earn millions of dollars. But that doesn't mean your widget has to be straitlaced and conservative.
How Work-Study Programs Work
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Work-study programs are one way you can pay for college and gain work experience at the same time. Learn about work-study programs.
How a Filibuster Works
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What exactly is a filibuster and why are they happening more frequently? Read about filibusters at HowStuffWorks.
How Credit Scores Work
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Your credit score determines how much you pay for life's needs. Find out about FICO and the Beacon system and get tips on raising your credit score.
10 Things No One Tells You About Labor
You've read all the pregnancy books but certain things you'll only know once you join the "Mother's Club." Read about 10 things no one tells you about labor.
Could income tax be replaced by a consumption-based sales tax?
A consumption-based tax, sometimes called the Fair Tax, is one alternative to the current U.S. tax system. Learn more about a consumption-based tax.
10 Ways Americans and Europeans Differ
HowStuffWorks looks at come of the cultural differences between Europe and America, like ice consumption, metric system and portion sizes.
How Organic Farming Works
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Consumers are becoming more and more knowledgeable about food safety and their health. As a result, organic farming has entered the agriculture mainstream. But what methods must be used, and how is organic farming certified?
How the Star Wars Program Didn't Work
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Back in 1983 when the Cold War was in full swing, the U.S. was looking for an effective new tactic to deter a nuclear strike. The "Star Wars" missile defensive initiative, however, wasn't it. Why not?
The History of the 'Death Tax'
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Whether you call it an estate tax or death tax, its existence is controversial. Learn more about the history of the death tax at HowStuffWorks.