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How Sound Cards Work
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Before the invention of the sound card, a PC could make one sound -- a beep. Sound cards truly ushered PCs into the world of multimedia. Learn how a sound card allows a computer to create and record real, high-quality sound.
How to Start a Family Genealogy Search
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Shows like 'Finding Your Roots' have brought genealogy into the spotlight. Learn how to start your own family genealogy search at HowStuffWorks.
Granville Brothers Gee Bee Super Sportster R-1
The Granville Brothers Gee Bee Super Sportster R-1 classic airplane was a very sophisticated aircraft. View the airplane's specifications here.
The Letter 'Ñ': How a Tilde Saved Space for Medieval Scribes
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The letter "ñ" is Latin small letter (aka lowercase letter) found in Spanish words. A tilde (the squiggly line over the letter) distinguishes "ñ" from "n" and gives it different pronunciation. For instance, in Spanish, "ano" is pronounced "ah-no" and "año" is pronounced "ahn-yo." And for the record, these two words have very different meanings as well.
How to Pay Less for Prescription Drugs
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Knowing how to pay less for prescription drugs means knowing where to look and when it's safe to cut back. Learn how to lower your medication costs.
How the Battle of Gettysburg Worked
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The Battle of Gettysburg is the most famous battle of the Civil War. Learn about the Battle of Gettysburg and the events leading to Gettysburg.
10 Wedding Traditions With Surprising Origins
Many of the family wedding traditions have a history that might surprise you. Check out 10 wedding traditions with surprising origins at HowStuffWorks.
Curtis Strange
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Curtis Strange is one of only six players to win back-to-back US Open championships. Learn how Curtis Strange dominated pro golf in the late 1980s.
How Electric Guitars Work
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Electric guitars revolutionized popular music and culture. Learn more about electric guitars, electric guitar pickups, amps, and the history of electric guitars.
Can You Identify These Current NFL Stars From a Screenshot?
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From A to Z, or from Aaron Rodgers to Zeke Elliott, we're snapshotting some of the NFL's most well-known stars in this quiz. How many do you recognize? See what record you can achieve in this 40 question dash!