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10 Terrible Cases of Mistaken Identity
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Identity errors have led to a range of awfulness like wrongly declared death. Learn about some cases of mistaken identity at HowStuffWorks.
How Lie Detectors Work
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Lie detection is a consistently controversial topic -- how can a machine tell truth from deception? Does everyone have the same physiological reaction when telling a lie? If so, how can some people "beat the box"? Find out what these devices measure and if they really can detect lies.
How The Nature Conservancy Works
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The Nature Conservancy is explained in this article. Learn about the Nature Conservancy.
15 Home Remedies for Calluses and Corns
There are many simple home remedies for calluses and corns that you can try to soothe the ache. Learn about home remedies for calluses and corns.
How Gene Doping Works
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In gene doping, athletes would modify their genes to perform better in sports. Learn why gene doping isn't acceptable but gene therapy is.
History of Medical Cannabis Use
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The history of medical cannabis is surprisingly long. Learn about the history of medical cannabis from ancient times to the modern day.
10 Inventions by Thomas Edison (That You've Never Heard Of)
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It's common knowledge that Thomas Edison invented the incandescent light bulb and the phonograph, but did you know he also developed concrete furniture and a phone to communicate with the dead?
10 Olympic Games That Nearly Bankrupted Their Host Countries
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The cost of hosting an Olympic Games is astronomical. Learn about 10 Olympics that nearly bankrupted their host countries.
How the American Dream Works
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What exactly is the American dream? And how do you know if you're living it? Read about the American dream at HowStuffWorks.
How to Wipe a Computer: 10 Things to Do
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You may think you got rid of your personal data before you donated your old computer, but how can you be sure without smashing your hard drive? Read on and we'll show you how to wipe a computer.