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How Radioactive Cleanup Works

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It's lunchtime, and you've spastically spilled soda all over your desk. Chances are you could tackle that mess faster than we could say "Mr. Clean." What do you do though when the spill is radioactive?

How Midwives Work

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Midwives have existed as long as babies have been born. Read about the midwife job and what exactly midwives do.

10 Tips for How to Relieve Sinus Pressure

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Relieving sinus pressure isn't rocket science, but when your head's clogged up, it can feel just as important. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

How Toilet Paper Works

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It's an absorbing topic: Where did toilet paper come from, how is it made and why did it take so long for people to start using it?

How the Minerva Project Works

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What's the next revolution in college education? Find out how the Minerva Project works at HowStuffWorks.

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.

11 Tax Tips for People Working and Living in Different States

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With so many people living in one state and working in another these days, taxes can be more complicated than ever. Here are some tax tips to remember.