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How Fatal Familial Insomnia Works
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Fatal familial insomnia is a rare genetic variation of the debilitating sleeping disorder. Learn more about FFI at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Name These Sitcoms If We Give You 3 Characters?
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Situation comedies are a staple of American television. They hit our hearts and our funny bones at the same time. TV fans across the country are ready to take this quiz. Are you?
How Batteries Work
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Batteries power the appliances you use daily. Check out battery experiments, the history of batteries, battery reactions and the chemistry behind battery power.
How the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Works
Now in its fifth edition, the DSM is the bible of diagnosing mental disorders in the U.S. Learn how the DSM works from HowStuffWorks.
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.
How Lie Detectors Work
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Lie detection is a consistently controversial topic -- how can a machine tell truth from deception? Does everyone have the same physiological reaction when telling a lie? If so, how can some people "beat the box"? Find out what these devices measure and if they really can detect lies.
How the Uncanny Valley Works
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When a super-realistic android or video character gives us a creepy feeling, it enters the uncanny valley. Why do we get spooked, and what can we do to avoid it?
How Scientology Works
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HowStuffWorks looks at the history and controversies behind the Church of Scientology and its founder, L. Ron Hubbard.
Who Was the First Scientist?
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We've been observing and experimenting in the name of science for centuries. But who deserves the honor of being humanity's very first scientist? Is it Euclid, Darwin, Galileo or someone else?
Is fluoride considered a poison in most European countries?
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Fluoride is commonly added to drinking water but could be dangerous. Learn about fluoridation and fluoride poisoning.