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Marilyn Monroe's Early Life

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Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jeane Mortensen in Los Angeles in 1926. How did this shy young girl end up as Hollywood's most iconic starlet?

How Pontiac Works

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Pontiac introduced its first car in 1926 and became a leader in the American car industry. Learn about Pontiac history and the evolution of its cars.

Marijuana isn't just a recreational drug for hippies and philosophy majors -- its psychoactive history ranges from Egyptian mummies to modern U.S. politics. What's the big deal about this leafy, green plant?

How CD Burners Work

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With the rise of the MP3 format, burning your own music CDs has never been so popular -- or so easy. CDs have become one of the most widely adopted data-storage mechanisms. Find out how CD burners work.

How the Amish Work

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The Amish are an intriguing, somewhat mysterious people. In this electronic-crazy age, can they really avoid using electricity? Learn about the Amish.

How DNA Evidence Works

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DNA evidence is explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about DNA evidence.

How Wasps Work

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Though wasps offer useful services to the environment, wasps also inflict great pain on victims. Learn why wasps are amazing, and disturbing, insects.