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How Do Solar Panels Work?

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Solar cells use sunlight to produce electricity. But is the 'solar revolution' upon us? Learn all about solar cells, silicon solar cells and solar power.

Have new technologies made cars less safe?

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Have new technologies made cars less safe? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn if new technologies have made cars less safe.

7 Cults in America: A History of Infamy

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Cults are not unique to the United States, but there is a long history of cults in America. "Compared to other developed nations, the U.S. does have this consistent relationship with cults," Amanda Montell, author of "Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism," tells LitHub. "Whenever I talk to my friends who are not American and I tell them I'm writing this book about cults, their eyes do not light up the same way that Americans' eyes do.

How New Religions Take Root

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World religions are a mixed bag of beliefs and superstitions. HowStuffWorks looks at how they are formed.

We Need to Stop Believing These Five Tech Myths

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HowStuffWorks looks at five still-popular tech myths, like charging your phone overnight is bad and the best camera has the most megapixels.

How Onesimus, a Slave in Colonial Boston, Helped Stop a Smallpox Epidemic

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Onesimus, a slave in Boston, taught the process known as variolation. HowStuffWorks looks at how he saved countless lives.

10 Cutting-edge, Energy-efficient Building Materials

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Are you wondering about cutting-edge building materials? Check out this article and learn about 10 cutting-edge, energy efficient building materials.

How Landfills Work

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What happens to all of that trash you put on the curb every week? It doesn't just disappear into a parallel universe. Much of it probably goes to the local landfill, and how it gets handled there is a very involved system.

How Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) Works

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FOP is an extremely rare bone disease where the muscles, tendons and ligaments turn to bone. Learn about FOP and some of the treatments for FOP.

10 Amazing Car Security Systems

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Today's modern car security systems run the gamut. Learn about 10 amazing car security systems to protect your vehicle.

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