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How the U.S. Postal Service Works
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The U.S. Postal Service employs about 500,000 people and is responsible for the delivery of mail. Learn more about the United States Postal Service.
How Diamond Thieves Work
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Diamond thieves orchestrate heists, switch out real diamonds for fakes or simply steal uncut gems from a mine. Learn how diamond thieves steal and get caught.
10 Green Laundry Tips
Laundry can seem like an endless task. This article offers a few practical laundry rules for you to follow, including energy-, labor-, and product-saving tips.
How Newton's Laws of Motion Work
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Newton's iconic laws of motion are at work all around you, whether you're watching an Olympic swimmer push off a pool wall or a batter hit a baseball. So what are they?
How Transparent Aluminum Armor Works
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Transparent aluminum armor can stop armor-piercing bullets that travel miles. See how transparent aluminum armor works and why you can see through it.
Vincent van Gogh Paintings from Paris
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Vincent van Gogh rejuvenated his life and his art in Paris. Explore this article to learn about and admire the paintings van Gogh completed in Paris.
How Hummers Work
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The Hummer, or Humvee, has made a huge impact on both military applications and civilian lifestyles. Read about the specs and culture of the Hummer.
How Safecracking Works
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Safecracking is a matter of the right tools, the right skills and lots of patience. Learn the ins and outs of safecracking, from lock manipulation to exploding safes.
How Municipal WiFi Works
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Learn about the amazing things that municipal wireless networks can do -- besides potentially providing free or cheap Internet access.
How Apple TV Works
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Apple TV has been around since 2006, but it has just gotten more popular as users discover Apple TV's compatibility with HDTV. Learn all about Apple TV.