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How MREs Work
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Coalition troops have been surviving mainly on MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) for most of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Learn what these portable, adaptable and absolutely essential pieces of military technology are all about.
How Chaos Theory Works
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Has this ever happened to you? The meteorologist calls for a massive snowstorm, but the flakes fail to arrive. Chaos theory can shed light on why forecasts fail (and why our orderly world may not be so orderly after all).
How War Dogs Work
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Was a dog really the first to encounter bin Laden? We may never know, but we do know that man's best friend has been serving in wars for centuries, getting soldiers smokes, sniffing out bombs and patrolling borders. Why do canines make such good soldiers?
How Google Plus Works
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Could Google Plus break the trend and become the next big social network? Learn how Google Plus works and what you should know about Google Plus privacy.
How Olympic Timing Works
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In timed Olympic events, the difference between the gold and the silver can come down to a fraction of a second. You won't find that kind of accuracy in your typical wristwatch. Find out about the systems (and backup systems) that keep Olympic timing honest.
10 Area 51 Conspiracies
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The mysteries surrounding the U.S. government's Area 51 have stimulated many outlandish theories. View 10 Area 51 conspiracies to learn more.
How UPS Works
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What does it take UPS to get a package from one door to another? Learn about smart labels and see what happens to your package before it gets to the sort.
How Ghosts Work
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Ghosts are the spirits of dead people that have either returned from the afterlife, or not moved on to it. Learn about ghosts and explanations for ghosts.
How to Make Your Attic More Than an Attic
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Ever wonder how to make your attic more than just an attic? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn about the cool things you can do with your attic space.
Top 5 Myths About Microsoft
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Do you know the myths about Microsoft? Do you know fact from fiction? Take a look at our top five myths about Microsoft to test what you know.