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How Air Traffic Control Works
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There are about 5,000 planes in U.S. airspace every hour. How do these aircraft keep from colliding with each other? Learn about the intricate system that guides a plane from takeoff to landing.
How U.S. Criminal Records Work
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U.S. criminal records are on the increase in recent years. Find out how U.S. criminal records work.
How Landslides Work
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Landslides can be devastating, causing more damage than their triggers. Learn more about landslides and landslide causes.
How Body Dysmorphic Disorder Works
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Body dysmorphic disorder causes some people to obsess about their looks. Learn why body dysmorphic disorder affects your perceived appearance.
How Private Investigators Work
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Thanks to popular culture, many people have a clear mental image of the stereotypical private investigator. Find out whether the stereotypes about private investigators are true.
How the Grim Reaper Works
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The Grim Reaper is the black-cloaked, scythe-wielding personification of death. Learn why the Grim Reaper is so grim and why he's a guy.
Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Palate
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There are a couple of ways to improve your palate so that you can more thoroughly enjoy your heathen ways. Learn some ways to improve your palate.
10 Different Types of Laughter
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From giggles to guffaws and chuckles to cackles, humans laugh in a lot of different ways. But what do each of those laughs mean, and are they all related to humor?
How Much of Our Brain Do We Use? Debunking the Myth
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It doesn't exactly seem like something the human body would do, let a large portion of itself go to complete waste. Is it true that most of your brain is on permanent hiatus?
How Rock Band Works
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Rock Band allows videogamers to act out their rock star fantasies. Find out how you and your friends can collaborate to play Rock Band the video game.