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How Telescopes Work
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For centuries, curious observers have probed the heavens with the aid of telescopes. Today, both amateur and professional scopes magnify images in a variety of ways.
What Caused the Dust Bowl?
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What if the land you relied upon simply blew away? In the 1930s, poor stewardship and crushing drought created black blizzards and an internal American exodus known as the Dust Bowl.
What's a mystery clock?
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Mystery clocks represent that enigmatic intersection between horology and magic. What makes mystery clock's floating hands move and keep time so well?
10 Antique Toys That Still Look Like Fun
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Call them outdated or laud them for being 'vintage' but some toys just never go out of style. Learn about some fierce antique toys at HowStuffWorks.
Migraines Overview
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Migraines affect the lives of between 12 and 24 million Americans. Find out why migraines are so greatly underdiagnosed.
The Journey of 'Uncle Tom': From Abolitionist Hero to Ultimate Sellout
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'Uncle Tom's Cabin' was a wildly popular novel about a heroic enslaved man. But along the way, 'Uncle Tom' became a shorthand insult for a Black man who's subservient to whites.
How Bioarchaeology Works
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Archaeologists dig up and study the material remains of human civilizations. Bioarchaeologists do the same thing, except they focus on the remains of, well, us. What's the big deal about old bones and teeth?
How Bounty Hunting Works
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Bounty hunting is an important part of the American justice system. Find out how bounty hunting works and see what a day in the life of a bounty hunter is like.
Classic Toys & Games
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The toy picture gallery has photos of the most popular toys of all time. Check out the pictures of dolls, action figures, and building blocks.
How Fish and Chips Became England's National Dish
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HowStuffWorks travels to England to find out just how fried fish and chips got together and became so beloved in the U.K.