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How Blimps Work
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Blimps combine the simple buoyancy of a hot air balloon with the technology of an airplane. Learn all about these lighter-than-air vehicles.
How Steampunk Works
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Steampunk refers to an art form that adds an antiquated Victorian aesthetic to modern technology. Learn about steampunk and steampunk technology.
How the Papacy Works
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Given Pope Francis's recent health challenges, discussions regarding potential successors have emerged within the Catholic community.
How Stage Managers Work
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Stage managers are crucial to a successful theater production. Learn more about stage managers at HowStuffWorks.
How Sky Burial Works
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What is a sky burial? Read about sky burials and ritual dissections at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Correctly Guess the Locations of These Ancient Civilizations?
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As far back as 5,000 years ago, powerful civilizations rose and fell. Mesopotamia. Ancient Persia. The Incas. While you may recognize these names, do you know where these ancient peoples once resided?
10 Things That Went Missing Without a Trace
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What do George Washington's false teeth, a 42-ton steel sculpture and the crew of Flight 19 have in common? They all mysteriously vanished.
How Smart Watches Work
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The wrist communicator has long been a dream of tech junkies. Find out how close we're getting to living the dream with smart watches.
Can You Pass This '60s and '70s Christmas Movie Screenshot Quiz?
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From animated classics and maudlin made-for-TV tearjerkers to "B" grade cult flicks and bizarre cinematic imports, the 1960s and '70s were a golden age for Christmas movies. How many of these holiday favorites do you know?
10 Dramatic Acts of Human Kindness
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Acts of kindness may not get as much air time as tragedy, but they still exist. Read about 10 acts of human kindness.