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How Baxter the Robot Works
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Baxter the Robot is a careful and friendly robotic coworker. Learn about the manufacturing robot Baxter.
How Rotoscoping Works
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Rotoscoping has helped bring movies to life, from dancing princesses to lightsabers. Find out how rotoscoping is used and how special effects have evolved.
10 Off-label Uses of Antidepressants
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Antidepressants are often used to treat things that aren't depression. Find out about off-label antidepressant use at HowStuffWorks.
How Creating an Online Business Works
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Creating an online business is a great way to make a buck. Learn about starting an online business and how to make it work for you.
How M1 Tanks Work
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M1 tanks are the world's most technologically advanced tanks. Find out about M1 tanks, the type of weapons M1 tanks use and how an M1 tank keeps its crew safe.
How Airlines Work
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How did the guy in the next seat pay less for a ticket than you did? Explore how airlines work, how ticket prices are set and more.
What Is Compost? How to Start Composting at Home
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Americans generate more than 200 million tons of trash each year. Want to put some of it to work? Try composting. It creates a natural fertilizer and can save valuable space in that landfill.
How Spacewalks Work
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When astronauts talk moonwalking, they don't mean the Michael Jackson dance move. Spacewalks take an entire day of preparation -- and a 240-pound space suit.
Is there a torture manual?
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A torture manual that was used by al-Qaida to torture Iraqi nationals was discovered in May of 2007. Learn about the discovery of the torture manual.
How Capitalism Works
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Capitalism is, in essence, economic freedom. Learn about the state of capitalism today and the basic approaches to a modern economic system.