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How a Weather Balloon Works?
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Have you ever wondered how weather stations gather all of their data? Even though technology for predicting the weather has improved, simple weather balloons do a lot of the hard work every day.
How to Play Checkers
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Want to know how to play checkers? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn how to play checkers.
How 'The Simpsons' Works
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'The Simpsons' is famed for its biting humor and eccentric characters. But what makes the show so special? Find out in this article at HowStuffWorks.
The History of the Grilled Cheese Sandwich
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Where did that melty combination of toasted cheese and bread come from?
'Norse to See You': Take Our Viking Quiz!
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Helmets, battles, Leif Erikson Day - our Viking quiz has it all. Grab some mead and let's get started!
Were Sacco and Vanzetti Guilty of Murder?
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Sacco and Vanzetti were executed for a crime they may not have committed. HowStuffWorks looks at this controversial trial.
What was the first telescope that humans launched into space?
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The history of space exploration is full of firsts: first animal in space, first human on the moon, first probe to reach mars. But as they say, you've got to look before you leap. So what was the first telescope launched into space?
You've Heard of Smallpox, But What Was the Great Pox?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the surprising relationship between syphilis and smallpox.
How Enslaved Elizabeth Freeman, 'Mum Bett,' Sued for Her Freedom and Won
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On Aug 22, 1781, the court ordered that Mum Bett, later known as Elizabeth Freeman, should be emancipated from slavery. She was the first enslaved black woman to sue for her freedom and win.
Why Do People Say 'Bless You' When You Sneeze?
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Why do we say "bless you" when there is a sneeze? Learn about the history and meaning behind bless you, the sneeze and gesundheit.