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How Operation Plowshare Worked
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How to go from a Bible verse to carving canals with nukes in just a few easy steps - almost. Learn how operation plowshare worked at HowStuffWorks.
How Gap Years Work
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U.S. students haven't as quickly adopted the post-high-school gap year as their international counterparts. Learn about gap years at HowStuffWorks.
10 Surprising Behaviors in Nonhuman Animals
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Nonhuman animals display some strange and surprising behaviors. Learn about 10 surprising behaviors observed in nonhuman animals.
How the MPAA Works
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Do you know how the MPAA works? Keep reading to learn about the MPAA and discover who assigns movie ratings.
How Breast Pumps Work
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Breastfeeding is a healthy way to feed young children, but busy schedules and other factors may keep mom from being available when baby's hungry. Breast pumps can help bridge that gap.
10 Heaviest Objects Mankind Has Ever Moved
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It's always been a dilemma for humans: how to move that super-heavy object to a new place. But we always seem to find a way, don't we?
How Executive Orders Work
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Executive orders are directives from the president without input from the legislative or judiciary branches of government. HowStuffWorks explains.
10 Major Construction Mistakes
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Renovating your home is a big job. But making a mistake before or during construction can make the job even bigger. Here are 10 to avoid.
How Building Permits Work
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Building permits are the way counties, towns and municipalities enforce their codes to ensure that all buildings meet minimum safety and structural standards. When do you need one, and what does the process of getting one entail?
Top 10 American Political Dynasties
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American political dynasties include the Rockefellers and the Bushes. What are 10 of the most successful political dynasties?