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How Embalming Works
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You may know that the ancient Egyptians used embalming in mummification. But they weren't the first to embalm their dead, nor were they the last. In fact, it's still being done today.
How Steak Works
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For the backyard chef and the experienced foodie alike, nothing means luxury like a fine steak. Learn all about steak and how steak works.
Can prayer heal people?
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Prayer may in fact heal people, according to recent studies that show prayer can lower your blood pressure. Learn more about prayer and healing.
How Kryptonite Works
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Learn all about the radioactive mineral known as kryptonite.
10 Times It Has Rained Something Other Than Water
Frogs! Fish! Birds! A surprising number of things have rained down from the sky besides water. But how?
How Fear Works
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Fear is the brain's reaction to a stimulus where chemicals are released that raise the heart rate. Learn about fear and the different fear responses.
How Labor Unions Work
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Labor unions lobby for better working conditions, hours, pay and benefits. Learn about labor unions and the role they play in securing workers' rights.
How Prohibition Worked
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Prohibition was a constitutional amendment banning the sale and production of alcohol in the U.S. HowStuffWorks looks at prohibition and why it failed.
Can You Guess the Most Popular Books of All Time from the Plotline?
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Do you prefer bookstores to amusement parks? Do you think Rory Gilmore's an amateur? If the smell of libraries gets your heart racing, then this quiz is for you! How well do you know the most popular books of all time?
15 Worst Hurricanes of All Time
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The Americas have been hit with some major hurricanes throughout the decades. But which were the worst ones in history?