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How Noise-canceling Headphones Work
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Noise-canceling headphones are designed to maximize your listening experience. Learn how noise-canceling headphones keep ambient noise out without sacrificing your music's sound quality.
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 Terrorism Works
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Terrorism targets civilians and uses fear to achieve an objective. Learn how governments and guerrillas practice terrorism.
How Easter Works
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Easter is celebrated by Christians each year and is the observance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Learn more about the Easter holiday.
How Customs Works
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To most people a trip through customs is just another stop in an airport or a country's borders. But customs agencies do much more for their countries' governments. In fact U.S. Customs raises more revenue than any agency except the IRS. Find out why and how they do it.
How Wearable Technology Works
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The idea of technology that you wear isn't new, but it's an industry that's exploding in popularity, from Google Glass to fabrics that turn movement into electricity.
How the Sun Works
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The sun warms our planet every day, provides the light by which we see and is necessary for life on Earth. Learn about the sun.
How Income Taxes Work
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If you've ever filled out a 1040, you know the U.S. tax system and the agency that keeps it going are complex and mystifying entities. Get the lowdown on this essential piece of the U.S. government.
Do Video Games Cause Violence in Real Life?
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Entertainment media has always made a great scapegoat for bad behavior and violence. But is it legitimate? Do violent video games really lead to real-life violence?
How Blast-resistant Clothing Works
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Your most rugged pair of blue jeans can't hold a candle to the cutting-edge blast-resistant clothing and technology. Sure, these fabrics are tough, but can they diffuse bomb blasts?