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Types of Termites and the Damage They Cause
For being tiny, termites can cause an amazing amount of destruction. Which termites might wreak havoc in your home, and what kind of damage will they do?
How the Battle of Gettysburg Worked
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The Battle of Gettysburg is the most famous battle of the Civil War. Learn about the Battle of Gettysburg and the events leading to Gettysburg.
How Human Trafficking Works
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Why is so much money made from human trafficking? How did it start and how can it be stopped? Read about human trafficking at HowStuffWorks.
How do you build an underwater tunnel?
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Underwater tunnels are so commonplace that we rarely think of the great dangers -- and extreme construction techniques -- these modern wonders require. With the opening of the Marmaray Tunnel in October 2013, it's time to take a second look.
10 Innovative Architects to Watch
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Move over, Gaudi, Gehry and Wright. There are some new architectural players on the scene, and they're shaping our world in unique and innovative ways.
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.
Can You Name These 1960s Rock & Roll Songs From Their Lyrics?
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Are you a true fan of the rock 'n roll classics? "Come together right now" and see how many of these '60s lyrics you can place with their songs! Will you "break on through to the other side," or will you drop off the charts?
How Tunnels Work
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Constructing a tunnel is one of the most complex challenges in the field of civil engineering. Learn about the basics behind tunnels.
How did Nikola Tesla change the way we use energy?
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Who made it possible to light up your home at night? Thomas Edison, right? Yes, but without the work of Nikola Tesla, we would be living in a different world.
How White America Tried to Eliminate Chinese Restaurants in the Early 1900s
In the early 20th century, the white establishment considered Chinese restaurants a threat. HowStuffWorks explains the war on Chinese restaurants.