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How Salt Works
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Not only do we need to consume salt, we also need it for a variety of nonfood uses. But if it's so important, why do health organizations recommend that we closely watch our intake? Apparently, there can be too much of a good thing. Learn what happens when we overload on salt or get too little of it.
How the Five Day Weekend Works
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The Five Day Weekend is a clever marketing campaign that is meant to bring tourism to Asheville, NC. Learn more about the Five Day Weekend concept.
How Internet Censorship Works
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Internet censorship is a highly controversial topic, especially with people looking to protect free speech. Learn about Internet censorship.
How Web 2.0 Works
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Web 2.0 is the phrase that is used to describe the Web environment that emerged after the dot-com crash. Find out what Web 2.0 is and how Web 2.0 works.
How ARPANET Works
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ARPANET is the oldest and most influential merger of computer networks which contributed to the birth of the Internet. Learn more about the ARPANET system.
How Interest Rates Work
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Interest rates are basically the price we pay for living in a world that relies heavily on credit and debt. Find out how interest rates work in this article.
How F/A-22 Raptors Work
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The F/A-22 Raptor incorporates the latest stealth technology with a wide array of weapons and computer systems. Learn what sets this jet apart from the F-15.
How Podcasting Works
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Podcasting combines blogging and mp3s to make an exciting new medium. Learn about podcasting, how to make podcasts and about popular podcasts.
How FEMA Works
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FEMA has been providing emergency relief for hurricanes, earthquakes, toxic contamination and more since 1979. Read more about how FEMA works.
How Record Labels Work
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Your band's hitting it big in the clubs, you've got a demo and you're ready to shop for a record label. Find out what record labels can do for you, and learn about the differences between the big guys and the indies.