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How Broadband Over Powerlines Works

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Imagine plugging your computer into any electrical outlet in your home and having high-speed Internet access instantly. This service is already available in a few cities in the United States, but there are groups and government agencies fighting to block its proliferation. Learn how powerline broadband is possible and what the controversy is all about.

All Hail the Kings and Queens Quiz

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How well do you know these historic members of society's upper echelon? Take our HowStuffWorks quiz and find out.

8 Countries That Changed Their Names and Why

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Look at any vintage map and you'll see how a country's borders shift. But what reason would a country have for changing its name?

Organizing the Countries of the World by Continent

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With the addition of South Sudan as the 195th sovereign nation in 2011, the world witnessed another chapter in its ever-expanding story.

How Family Crests Work

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Attaching a crest or coat of arms to one's family history sometimes fuels a sense of pride or belonging. However, it will take some serious research to locate your crest.

The Germans Have a Word for the Slow Days of Late Summer: Sommerloch

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You know that time in summer when everything slows down and not much is going on? The German word sommerloch neatly sums it up. But where did it come from?

How North Korea Works

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Often described as 'The Hermit Kingdom,' North Korea is a source of mystery for those living in the West. Learn about North Korea at HowStuffWorks.

Why Is the U.S. Dollar the World's Currency?

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Around the world, people convert their money into U.S. dollars, making it the de facto global currency. But how did the U.S. dollar become so mighty?

Could hackers devastate the U.S. economy?

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Hackers are a constant threat to economic and physical interests within the U.S. Find out how the U.S. is working to prevent a cyber attack by hackers.

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