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Oedipus Complex: Digging Into Freud's Controversial Theory
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Delve into Freud's Oedipus complex, a theory suggesting children experience unconscious desires for their opposite-sex parent and rivalry with their same-sex parent.
Start of World War II: September 1939-March 1940
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This World War II timeline highlights important dates from September 1939 to April 1940. Follow the events of World War II and the German invasion.
When Were the Twin Towers Built?
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The twin towers of the World Trade Center were true originals -- their history is one of innovation, persistence and grand ideas.
How the Census Works
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The U.S. census is a huge project bent on counting every U.S. resident. Find out about the changes for the 2020 census with HowStuffWorks.
How Java Works
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Java is one of the most basic programming languages, and one of the most popular. Check out this step-by-step intro to Java and the world of computer programming.
How the Apple Watch Works
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Apple is reinventing personal tech with Apple Watch. Is wrist communicator dream finally coming true? Learn more about Apple Watch at HowStuffWorks.
10 Last-minute Stays of Execution
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Most people sentenced to death in the U.S. get at least one stay of execution. In one case, the stay came a minute too late because of a misdialed phone number. Here are 10 of the most unusual cases.
How P.T. Barnum Worked
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Born to be a showman, P.T. Barnum overcame a number of obstacles (including numerous fires, the loss of several fortunes and one dead elephant) in order to make a buck. Who was this man who was so determined to create the greatest show on Earth?
How a Circuit Breaker Works
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Circuit breakers are an essential safety component in any home electrical system. Learn about home circuit breakers and breaker design.
How WAP Works
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Do you get the shakes when you're offline for more than 10 minutes? The wireless Internet lets you browse Web pages from a cell phone or PDA. Learn about the Wireless Application Protocol that makes it possible to surf on the go.