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How Animal Testing Works
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Animal testing has a long, gruesome history, but it's also saved countless human lives.
How to Do Home Electrical Repairs
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Home electrical repairs -- including replacing wall receptacles and rewiring lamps -- can be done by most do-it-yourselfers. Learn how.
Ultimate Guide to 'The Incredibles'
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'The Incredibles' is a Pixar animated movie about superheroes. Go behind the scenes with director Brad Bird and also see a special scene guide.
How the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Works
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The FDIC insures all the money you put into the bank up to $250,000. Learn how the FDIC works in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Can You Identify These Film Directors From an Image?
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Whether you look at films as an escape or as an opportunity to expand your compassion and understanding of the world, they wouldn't be possible without the brilliant minds of the directors who created them. How familiar are you with the directors who shaped the film industry?
Do You Know Who Said These Lines on "The Office"?
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Whether you're into bears, beets or "Battlestar Galactica," you'll only ace this quiz if you're a hardcore fan of "The Office." Match each quote to the character who uttered it, and we'll know if you have Dwight's superior brain power.
Why Solar Geoengineering Should be Part of the Climate Crisis Solution
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The controversial technology of reflecting sunlight away from the planet could help blunt the worst impacts of climate change. Harvard University climate scientist David Keith weighs in.
Inside '300'
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Centuries after an army of 300 Spartan warriors held off 100,000 Persian invaders, the story has been realized on screen as '300.' Go behind the scenes.
How Rice Cookers Work
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Burned chunks or gooey paste can be the disappointing result of rice gone wrong, but a rice cooker can even the odds for even the klutziest cooks in the kitchen.
How Scientific Peer Review Works
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Scientific peer review is a quality-control system that critiques all new scientific discoveries. Learn more scientific peer review and its flaws.