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How a BlackBerry Works
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The BlackBerry has become a popular mobile email device. Learn how a BlackBerry works and about BlackBerry hardware, software and patent disputes.
How Riot Control Works
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Riot control is an important part of any police force. Learn about riot control, what tactics police use to control riots how police prevent riots from erupting.
10 Tips to Get You Through a Trip to the ER
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An ER visit is sometimes needed when accidents happen or a severe illness strikes. View these 10 tips to help you get through your ER visit.
Why do people call things "the real McCoy"?
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Why do people call things "the real McCoy"? Learn more in this article by HowStuffWorks.com.
How King Tut Became a Pharaonic Rock Star Only After Death
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Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun didn't make much of an impression in his time on Earth, even while he was king. But in the afterlife King Tut rules.
State-funded Funerals: What Happens to the Unclaimed Dead?
Cities have protocols for making sure everyone has an eternal resting place. HowStuffWorks looks at how cities bury their unclaimed dead.
Baby Boomers: All You Ever Needed to Know
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Baby Boomers, the generation born 1946-1964 redefines aging. Learn about the cultural, political and economic impact of Baby Boomers.
How Alcatraz Worked
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Alcatraz was built to house the worst criminals and said to be impossible to escape. See pictures of Alcatraz and go inside Alcatraz prison to meet its inmates.
How Sugar Works
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Whether it's providing us with a quick dose of energy or satisfying a sweet tooth, we love sugar. But is sugar a good fuel for us and our cars?
The Snow Moon Is February's Full Moon
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The snow moon nickname pays homage to this cold time of year. What are some other nicknames for February's full moon and when can you see it?