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How Propaganda Works
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Propaganda encompasses a range of deceptive persuasive techniques, from print to broadcast media. Read about propaganda and who uses it.
How Greenhouses Work
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Reproducing plants out of season gave man a measure of control over nature. The allure of it sparked the imagination and inspired new methods for building structures devoted to plants. So how do greenhouses work?
How Driverless Cars Will Work
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Driverless cars could help ease traffic congestion, lower pollution and prevent accidents. Learn more about the technology behind driverless cars.
1953-1956 Packard Caribbean
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The 1953-1956 Packard Caribbean was built to compete in the early 1950s sports car craze. Learn more about the 1953-1956 Packard Caribbean origins.
Rating Low-Carb Diets for Seniors
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Low-Carb diets for seniors claim to produce everything from rapid weight-loss to decreased blood pressure. Learn about low-carb diets for seniors.
How Cthulhu Works
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Cthulhu made his first official appearance in the short story 'The Call of Cthulhu,' written by H.P. Lovecraft in 1926. Read more about Cthulhu.
What Is the Rosetta Stone and Why Is the Artifact Important?
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Hieroglyphics used to be a language that no one -- Egyptian or otherwise -- could decipher. With the help of the Rosetta Stone, that all changed.
How Knights Work
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Knights were medieval warriors that were highly trained from a young age. Learn about knights and the process of training to become a medieval knight.
How Supreme Court Appointments Work
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When a Supreme Court justice retires, there's a lot of speculation and political maneuvering regarding the replacement. Find out how Supreme Court justices are nominated, who is qualified to serve and how a nominee is approved.
How Exorcism Works
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If you've seen the movie "The Exorcist," you have some idea of what exorcism is. But is it real, or are there other explanations for what some people call "possession"? Learn why a priest might perform an exorcism and more.