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How Encryption Works
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How secure is the Internet for sending sensitive information? Learn all about encryption, authentication, hash algorithms and more.
How U.S. Criminal Records Work
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U.S. criminal records are on the increase in recent years. Find out how U.S. criminal records work.
How Fingerprinting Works
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Fingerprinting is a popular technique for identifying criminals and authenticating access. Learn about fingerprinting and its storied history.
How Houseboats Work
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Houseboats aren't the most common place to live, but they're an interesting alternative. Learn about houseboat living, how houseboats float and more.
How Butterflies Work
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Butterflies' lives are all about flight. Learn all about the lives of butterflies and what may happen to the butterfly in the future at HowStuffWorks.
10 Controversial Court Cases
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Controversial court cases can both tear communities apart and shape our history for the better. Take a look at these 10 controversial court cases in the U.S.
How Kissing Works
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Anthropologists report that 90 percent of the people in the world kiss. Learn how one gesture has come to signify affection, celebration, grief, comfort and respect.
How Private Investigators Work
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Thanks to popular culture, many people have a clear mental image of the stereotypical private investigator. Find out whether the stereotypes about private investigators are true.
How LARP Works
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If you've ever come across costumed people with mock weapons covered in duct tape, then you've probably seen some LARPers. Learn what they were doing.
How to Change Brake Pads
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If it's time to change brake pads, you don't necessarily have to go to a mechanic. Let HowStuffWorks explain how to change brake pads.