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What Causes Tides? High and Low Tides Explained

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The oceans' levels change daily across the globe. We know them as tidal changes. But what causes this constant shift in sea level and why is it more dramatic is some places than others?

Are bats a delicacy in some countries?

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Are bats a delicacy is some countries. The short answer is yes. Check out this article on HowStuffWorks to learn more about bats as food.

How can someone tamper with an electronic voting machine?

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Vote tampering is kept to a minimum thanks to the new electronic voting machines that are used around the country. Learn about vote tampering.

How Firewalking Works

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Firewalking barefoot over hot coals has been featured in movies and TV reality shows. Learn more about how firewalking, and not getting burned, works.

What is the actual cost of a standard car loan?

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What is the actual cost of a standard car loan? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn what the actual cost of a standard car loan is.

What does it take to eradicate a disease?

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It can be difficult to eradicate disease -- it has only been accomplished once. Take a look at what has to happen to eradicate disease at HowStuffWorks.

Why Do People Usually Walk In the Same Direction?

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Do we have a tendency to walk clockwise around the block? Why do sports favor counterclockwise rotation? Does it have anything to do with handedness or driving habits?

Why Smoking Rates in the Military Are So High

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New evidence shows that Big Tobacco specifically targeted U.S soldiers, because they were "less educated" among other reasons.

The Asian Geography Quiz

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Asia has an extremely varied geography, from mountains to plains to plateaus. Take this quiz to see how much you know about the world's most populous continent.

The Most Diverse Country in the World Is in Africa

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If you live in the United States, you're probably used to the idea of ethnic diversity — which is considered to be one the defining features of the country — but how does the U.S. stack up against other countries in the world in terms of diversity?

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