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How does the Social Security system work?
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How does the Social Security system (in the U.S.) work? When I pay money into the system, where does my money go and where is my account kept (does some bank have the money in my account)?
How Presidential Memoirs Work
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With President Clinton's memoirs scheduled for release on June 22, there's a whole lot of talk going around about the nature of a presidential memoir. What is its purpose? What is the role of cold, hard facts in this type of book? How does it progress from idea to finished product? This week, find out what distinguishes a memoir from a general autobiography and see how a presidential memoir comes to be.
Garnishing Tips
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Looking for a way to add a garnish to your cooking? We have great tips and ideas to help you make the most of your garnish.
The App That's Creating an Earthquake Early-warning Network
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The MyShake app detects vibrations and acts as an earthquake warning system. Learn more about MyShake in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
What does it mean when a hard disk has a head crash?
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I was using my computer the other day and it suddenly started to make a high-pitched squealing sound and then stopped working. When I took it in for repair, the service guy said that my hard disk had had a "head crash" and died, taking all of my data with it. What happened?
How does a magneto work?
science.howstuffworks.com/question375.htm
I am curious about the ignition system in my lawn mower. I know that a spark plug creates a high-voltage spark, and I know in my car the electricity for the spark comes from the battery. My lawn mower doesn't have a battery, so where does the electricty come from?
How Do You Throw a Boomerang So That It Comes Back to You?
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My girlfriend just gave me a boomerang for my birthday. I'd like to use it, but I don't know how. We're going to the park soon - please help!
How can you measure the height of a tall tower?
science.howstuffworks.com/engineering/structural/question379.htm
Is there an easy way to measure the height of a cell phone tower in my neighborhood?
Someone started controlling my computer over the Internet -- what happened?
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Someone started controlling my computer over the Internet -- what happened?
Why doesn't paper money disintegrate when it gets washed in the washing machine?
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When I leave a normal piece of paper in my pocket and it gets washed in the washing machine, it totally disintegrates. But if I leave a dollar bill in my pocket and wash it, it comes out intact. What is the difference?