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Something Produced a Surprising Spike of Methane on Mars
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Of all the discoveries made on Mars, the detection of methane blowing in the air is probably the most compelling. HowStuffWorks investigates the Mars methane mystery.
How Laptops Work
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Laptops are now as popular as desktops, and the price gap is closing. Learn about laptops, upgrading laptop memory, laptop batteries and more.
How many people does one farmer feed in a year?
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One farmer's annual output can feed many people -- but exactly how many? Find out how tricky it is to see how many people a farmer feeds each year.
Could income tax be replaced by a consumption-based sales tax?
A consumption-based tax, sometimes called the Fair Tax, is one alternative to the current U.S. tax system. Learn more about a consumption-based tax.
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.
Does time change speed?
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Time dilation is the reason why boring things seem to take so long but time flies when you're having fun. Learn how time dilation affects the speed of time.
Is there really a 'calm before the storm'?
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Is there really a "calm before the storm"? Learn why it can feel eerily calm before the storm and what causes that calm before the storm.
What's new about Internet Explorer 7?
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Internet Explorer 7 was released five years after IE6, the first truly upgraded version of the Web browser. Learn about Internet Explorer 7 features.
Why do wildebeests spend their whole lives migrating in a circle?
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Wildebeest migration involves nearly one million wildebeests walking 1,000 miles in search of food. Read about wildebeest migration, an arduous trek.
How Leaf Springs Work
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Leaf springs are important when towing heavy objects. Learn about leaf springs at HowStuffWorks.