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How Twitter Works
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Tweets are messages that are sent out over the Twitter network. Learn more about Tweets and find out how Tweets are sent and displayed on the site.
How Lunar Landings Work
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People around the world watched as Neil Armstrong touched the moon and declared, "That's one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind." But how did we put a man on the moon?
How Human Migration Works
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Human migration is the idea that humans developed in Africa and then spread to Europe and Asia. Learn about human migration and how human migration works.
How Shotguns Work
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To do its job, a projectile must both make contact with the target and hit the target in a critical spot. If a rifle is like using a felt-tip pen, a shotgun is like using a can of spray paint.
How Duels Work
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Pistols at dawn! The challenge is issued. To turn it down would leave you marked a coward for life. You meet at the chosen spot. You could be severely wounded or killed today. Why is all this happening? Because you made fun of his hat.
How Aphrodisiacs Work
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Most of us have heard the talk about oysters and chocolate, and maybe you've read an article about the stimulating effects of ginseng. But garlic, licorice and cucumber? Learn about the history of aphrodisiacs and whether they've been proven to be effective.
How the Death Star Works
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With so much global unrest, governments worldwide are struggling to devise new methods to maintain order. The Galactic Empire's solution to order is the Death Star. Learn the fascinating history behind this powerful military and political tool, discover other incarnations of the Death Star and find out what really happens when you blow up a planet.
How Recording Contracts Work
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We've all heard the stories - artist "x" suing label "y" over some unfair clause in a contract, and label "y" suing artist "x" over some contract breach... How complicated can this stuff be? Find out.
How to Buy a Car
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Buying a car can seem like a daunting task. Learn about car financing, used cars, new cars, dealer scams and other information you will need before buying a car.
Housebreaking Your Pet 101
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Learn some of the more popular ways to housebreak pets and troubleshoot some of the most common housebreaking problems that trainers encounter.