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How Passover Works

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The story behind Passover is a classic one of slavery and freedom, horrific wrath and great rejoicing. The festival starts with a meal called the Passover Seder.

How do you build an underwater tunnel?

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Underwater tunnels are so commonplace that we rarely think of the great dangers -- and extreme construction techniques -- these modern wonders require. With the opening of the Marmaray Tunnel in October 2013, it's time to take a second look.

How Animal Testing Works

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Animal testing has a long, gruesome history, but it's also saved countless human lives.

How Leper Colonies (Leprosaria) Work

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Leprosy, or Hansen's disease, was the AIDS of the first millennium. Find out how leper colonies (leprosaria) worked at HowStuffWorks.

10 Big Questions About Hinduism, Answered

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Are Hindus polytheistic? Do they worship cows? And how does yoga fit into this religion? We answer some of the most-asked questions around Hinduism.

10 Extinct Job Titles

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New jobs are being created everyday, but what happened to the professions of yesteryear? Learn more about 10 extinct job titles at HowStuffWorks.

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.

How the Sovereign Citizen Movement Works

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Sovereign citizens' anti-government beliefs seem outlandish, but do they have a legal basis? Find out in this article at HowStuffWorks.

10 Diseases That Used to Be Death Sentences

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Some diseases used to kill millions of people, but not any longer. Learn about 10 diseases that used to be death sentences from HowStuffWorks.

10 Bizarre Treatments Doctors Used to Think Were Legit

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From tobacco smoke enemas to whirling chairs, doctors have tried almost everything to cure human disease.

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