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The World's Shortest War Lasted Just 38 Minutes
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The Anglo-Zanzibar War lasted less than an hour, involving two countries very unevenly matched. But what was the conflict about?
Why Can't We Generate All Our Energy From Wind Power?
Why can't we generate all the electricity we need from the wind? Learn more about generating energy from wind power.
These 6 U.S. States Once Declared Themselves Independent Nations
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Many states (or territories) that are now part of the U.S.A. were once independent, even if not recognized as such by other countries. We'll look at some of them.
Coming Attractions: Who Picks the Movie Trailers We See?
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The following article preview is rated "E" for Everyone. We'll now explain how movie trailers are selected.
What Makes a 'Killer' Lake Explode?
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Lakes seem like serene places to escape and enjoy peace and quiet. So you'd probably be surprised to learn that a lake can actually explode without warning. It's happened, with deadly consequences.
What Are the Solar System Planets in Order?
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You know Saturn and Venus and Mars. Can you put the eight planets of the solar system in the correct order? There are several ways to do this.
How Kickstarter Works
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Kickstarter is a service that utilizes crowdsourcing to raise funds for your projects. Learn about how Kickstarter works at HowStuffWorks.
How the Hunt for D.B. Cooper Worked
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After nearly 50 years capturing the imaginations of millions, the D.B. Cooper plane-hijacking case is closed. Will we ever know the true culprit?
How Google Earth Works
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Google Earth is a popular online mapping program that is free to download. Find out how Google Earth works and learn about Google Earth's basic functions.
5 Fascinating Stories of Abolitionists Past and Present
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One was an enslaved man turned best-selling writer; another was a wealthy pottery maker whose company is well-known even today. Here are five amazing stories of abolitionists.