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How Your Immune System Works
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Inside your body there is a mechanism designed to defend you from millions of bacteria, microbes, viruses, toxins and parasites that want to invade your body. Find out how the human immune system works.
How Microcontrollers Work
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Most modern electronic devices (TVs, VCRs, microwaves and so on) contain an embedded microcontroller. It's basically a dedicated computer. Find out how these devices work and experiment with one on your own.
How Passports Work
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A passport identifies a traveler as a citizen or national with a right to protection while abroad. Read more about using and applying for a passport.
How Vaccines Work
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A vaccine is, essentially, a cure for an illness or disease. Who came up with the idea for vaccines and do we give too many shots now?
How MMORPGs Work
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MMORPGs, or massively multiplayer online games, allow many people to compete in an online environment. Learn more about MMORPGs and MMORPG worlds.
How LinkedIn Works
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LinkedIn is an online social network that is designed for business professionals. Learn more about the LinkedIn community and the LinkedIn network.
How the Mafia Works
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The Mafia has controlled everything from the street-corner drug trade to labor-union leadership to high-level politicians. How did it start and what's its status now?
How Cooking the Books Works
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Cooking the books is a way businesses make things look better than they are in order to appease stockholders. Find out how cooking the books works.
How Money Laundering Works
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Money laundering happens in almost every country in the world. Learn about methods of money laundering, infamous money laundering operations and the effects of money laundering.
How to Introduce a Newborn to the Family
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Preparing your children, grandparents and the family pet for the arrival of a newborn can be challenging. Find out how to introduce a newborn to the family at HowStuffWorks.