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How Firefighter Training Works
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Firefighters are our everyday heroes. Find out how to become one and look into the training process.
How Hot Air Balloons Work
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Hot air balloons are about as simple as flying can get - no engine, no moving parts really, and very little the pilot can do to control the vehicle. Find out what it's like to fly a hot air balloon!
How the Census Works
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The U.S. census is a huge project bent on counting every U.S. resident. Find out about the changes for the 2020 census with HowStuffWorks.
How NASA Works
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When most people think of NASA, they probably think of astronauts and the Kennedy Space Center. But there's a whole lot more to this 60-year-old organization.
How Google Works
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Google launched on Sept. 4, 1998. HowStuffWorks looks at how it's evolved from a two-man enterprise into a multibillion-dollar corporation.
How Netflix Works
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Netflix is a highly successful online movie rental service. Find out how the Netflix movie rental system works and learn about the Netflix shipping process.
How Scientific Peer Review Works
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Scientific peer review is a quality-control system that critiques all new scientific discoveries. Learn more scientific peer review and its flaws.
How Public Relations Works
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Public relations professionals are charged with making people, governments and organizations look good. Learn more about public relations in this article.
10 Futurist Predictions in the World of Transportation
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Futurist predictions in transportation include faster, more efficient and more fun systems. See 10 futurist predictions in the world of transportation.
How to Create a Home Library
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A home library can be a dynamic expression of your personality. Learn how to create a home library and establish a special space for reading.