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How Plasma Converters Work
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Plasma converters generate electricity for our homes by burning trash. Learn about plasma converters and see pictures of plasma converters plants.
How Earthquake-resistant Buildings Work
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Sometimes it seems as though Earth has been hitting the caffeine a little too hard, with all the shakes from earthquakes. So, how do structures stand strong amid all those quakes?
Russian Army Repels Hitler's Forces: August 1942-January 1943
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The Russian Army repelling Hitler's forces put an end to the bloodiest battle in history. Learn about it and other World War II events of this period.
Who Came Up with Mother's Day and Why?
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Mother's Day is set aside in many countries as a day to honor our mothers and grandmothers. The origin of this day can be traced back much farther than you might think. Learn about the history of this special day.
Hagoromo Fulltouch: The Legendary Chalk Hoarded by Mathematicians
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The world's most beloved chalk was pulled back from the brink of extinction, to the relief of the world's mathematicians and chalk enthusiasts.
English vs. French vs. Japanese: An International Garden Primer
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When you're planning your next garden, get inspired by these classic styles.
One Cute Character: The Hello Kitty Quiz
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She's dominated pop culture for decades, but how much do you really know about the cutest anime character around? Take our purrfect quiz to find out!
Col. Mustard and CLUE Get New Bathroom in Design Contest
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The rooms in the Tudor-style mansion on the CLUE game board haven't changed in 70 years. Until now. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the new bathroom.
Which Wizarding School Should You Attend?
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Of the 11 prestigious wizarding schools around the world, which one should you attend? Will it be Hogwarts or a new school in an exotic location? Only one way to find out!
Can We Guess Where You're From Based on the Words You Use?
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The words you use give away more about you than you could ever imagine. Luckily for you, we simply want to see if we can guess where you are from. Share your vocabulary with us, and we'll guess your nationality!