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10 Inventions by Thomas Edison (That You've Never Heard Of)
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It's common knowledge that Thomas Edison invented the incandescent light bulb and the phonograph, but did you know he also developed concrete furniture and a phone to communicate with the dead?
6 Times a Single Vote Really Did Change an Election
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Has one vote ever made a difference to swing an election? Learn more about pivotal votes in this HowStuffWorks article.
POW/MIA Bracelets Helped U.S. Remember Missing Soldiers
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POW/MIA bracelets were sold by the thousands to Americans in an effort to remember them. HowStuffWorks takes looks at these relics of the Vietnam War.
Meet the Conman Who Sold the Brooklyn Bridge — Many Times Over
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George C. Parker was so successful he gave rise to the phrase, "And if you believe that, I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you."
How a Nuclear Reactor Works
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Over the years, nuclear reactors have been viewed as both a miracle and a menace. How does a nuclear reactor do its job? And what happens when something goes wrong?
How Ecofeminism Works
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Ecofeminism is a social movement that combines elements of feminism with ecology. Learn about ecofeminism and famous ecofeminists.
10 of the Bloodiest Battles of World War II
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The war that began with German dictator Adolf Hitler's rise to power led to more than 50 million combatant and civilian deaths. Which 10 battles during the World War II were the costliest?
How the Future Crime Database Will Work
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A future crime database came to life on film with 'Minority Report.' In reality, can we predict future crime? Learn how a future crime database would work.
'Made in the USA' Behind Bars: Is Prison Labor Really 'Slave Labor'?
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Is prison labor really slave labor? Find out from HowStuffWorks.
Does singing make you happy?
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Can singing make you happy? Take a look at what happens to your body when you sing and find out if singing makes people happy.