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How Rabies Works
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Are you wondering how rabies works? Learn how rabies works and how it can be prevented.
How the Mafia Works
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The Mafia has controlled everything from the street-corner drug trade to labor-union leadership to high-level politicians. How did it start and what's its status now?
How the Sharing Economy Works
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In some places, people forgo buying things to rent what they need from complete strangers. Learn about the sharing economy from HowStuffWorks.
How Tax Credits Work
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Tax credits can reduce the amount of your income tax bill and save you serious money. Learn all about tax credits at HowStuffWorks.
How Capitalism Works
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Capitalism is, in essence, economic freedom. Learn about the state of capitalism today and the basic approaches to a modern economic system.
How Much of a Geographic Whiz Are You?
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Do you know your global places and local areas of interest? Get out your maps and wits, combine them and have fun in our Geography Whiz quiz!
Wasted Food in the U.S. Could Feed Much of Population
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In the US, 21 percent of landfill space is filled with food. HowStuffWorks looks at new proposals that aim to reduce food waste by 50%.
5 Things to Know About Author Roald Dahl
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The author of many beloved children's classics, Roald Dahl was also a World War II flying ace and a spy. Learn more about this controversial figure.
How the Pledge of Allegiance Went from Marketing Ploy to Classroom Staple
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The Pledge of Allegiance started as just part of a marketing campaign to sell flags. But along the way, it became something much much bigger.
What Happened to the KGB When the Soviet Union Folded?
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The KGB, the Soviet Union's vast secret police and espionage apparatus, technically was dismantled decades ago. But it still exists under a new name.