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What’s the Hardest College To Get Into in the World?
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Getting into college is tough, but getting into one of the most selective universities on Earth? Not even a perfect GPA guarantees you an admissions letter.
How the Electoral College Works
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As we learned in the 2000 election, the electoral college plays a huge role in the election process. Learn how the electoral college works!
PCBs Are Killing Killer Whales
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A new study paints a grave future for the killer whale, all because of now-banned PCBs. HowStuffWorks looks at the science behind PCBs killing orcas.
Why Aren't Seat Belts Required on All School Buses?
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Most school buses in the U.S. don't have seat belts, leaving the children inside vulnerable to injury in a crash. HowStuffWorks wants to know why.
How the Tesla Model S Works
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The Tesla Model S is the most coveted all-electric car on the road today. Learn what makes the Model S so exclusive and noteworthy at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Name All These Pro Baseball Teams From A Partial Logo?
A baseball teams logo isn't just a branding feature, it represents a long history of achievements and challenges which occurred under one name. Each team has had hundreds of seasons, yet each season, each team has remained under their team name. And that name is known through the logo. Find out just how much of a Pro Baseball fan you are by naming these teams through only a partial logo!
Why do we study bugs?
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There are many reasons why we study bugs, from protecting crops to preventing the spread of disease. Learn more about why we study bugs at HowStuffWorks.
What is thermal technology?
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When gas prices leap, people take an interest in thermal technology. Find out what thermal technology is and how heat is used to produce energy.
Reaching the Zen of Zero Waste
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Getting your home to zero waste doesn't have to mean re-structuring your entire life. Sure, you'll have to make changes, but most of them are surprisingly easy.
Who Keeps the Ring if the Engagement Ends in a Breakup?
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As many as one in five engagements end before the couples ever marry. So who walks away with the engagement ring when nobody walks down the aisle?