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What Does 'Caucasian' Really Mean?

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It's easy to equate Caucasian with white. But the word Caucasian touches on issues deeper than skin color. HowStuffWorks looks at its true meaning.

How Magnets Work

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Magnets produce magnetic fields and attract metals like iron, nickel and cobalt. They're used in all sorts of applications but how are they made and how do they work?

10 Famous Fathers

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Each of the dads on this list is a fascinating case study in how career success intermingles with raising kids.

Top 10 Moments in Space Bathroom History

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When you think about space travel, you probably don't take the time to wonder how astronauts go to the bathroom. However, the annals of aeronautic history abound with space bathroom tales. Here are 10 of our favorites.

How Junk Food Works

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Junk food is a miracle of edible engineering. Learn about the history and science behind junk food.

10 Insane Disguises That Actually Worked

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We're not talking about one of those laughable get-ups that celebs don when they want to go incognito for a latte. Nope, we're talking elaborate disguises -- from operatic to scientific.

How Voyager Works

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The Voyager program launched two unmanned probes into space. The Voyager spacecrafts captured amazing images and made incredible scientific discoveries.

How do sharks see, smell and hear?

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A shark sense isn't so different from any of our senses, a shark sense is just sharper underwater. See more about shark sense and how each works.

How Solar Cooking Works

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If you've ever seen a kid frying ants with a magnifying glass, you know that the concentrated power of the sun can create great heat. But what if that heat were applied to something a bit more productive -- something like cooking food?

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