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How Tunnels Work
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Constructing a tunnel is one of the most complex challenges in the field of civil engineering. Learn about the basics behind tunnels.
What Is the Point of Daylight Saving Time?
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We humans aren't complete slaves to time. We've devised ways to pack an extra hour of sunshine into our day, thanks to daylight saving time. But who came up with this idea and why do so many people loathe it?
How Acrostic Puzzles Work
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Acrostic puzzles are word games in which the solutions to different clues reveal a coded message. Learn how acrostic puzzles work at HowStuffWorks.
How Alexander Hamilton Worked
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Musical star, cover boy for the $10 bill, shaper of the American economy - find out if there's anything Alexander Hamilton can't do at HowStuffWorks.
How Gap Years Work
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U.S. students haven't as quickly adopted the post-high-school gap year as their international counterparts. Learn about gap years at HowStuffWorks.
How Electricity Works
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Electricity surrounds us and can be used thousands of different ways. Learn about the basics of electricity, from generators and electrical circuits to voltage and currents.
Who was the real Count Dracula?
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The real Dracula dates back to the 15th century -- and the history of the real Dracula is pretty shocking. Read about the real Dracula and Bram Stoker's novel.
How Acid Rain Works
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Acid rain is caused by emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides from power plants, cars and factories. Find out how acid rain is produced.
Can You Match the Hairstyle to the Decade?
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Do you remember the mullet? Have you ever heard of the poodle cut? This quiz will test your knowledge of some of the chicest (and most questionable) hairstyles of all time. Can you tell us which decade they came from?
Can You Name These Male '80s Bands and Artists From an Image?
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These guys had some big hair and some big hits. Get ready to see some hairspray, this quiz is going to bring you back to when men teased it up just as much as women.