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How Toilet Paper Works
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It's an absorbing topic: Where did toilet paper come from, how is it made and why did it take so long for people to start using it?
10 Cool Things You Didn't Know About Stephen Hawking
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He was born exactly 300 years after Galileo died. He never won a Nobel Prize, although he was awarded a guest spot on "The Simpsons." What else do you know (or not know) about this acclaimed physicist?
10 Best Ideas for Interplanetary Communication
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In the future, as we send space probes and manned missions to explore the solar system and possibly colonize other worlds, there's a major problem that we'll have to overcome -- keeping in touch with them.
What lock-picking tools do you need to pick a lock?
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To pick a lock you'll need some picks (or paper clips) and a tension wrench. Learn what lock-picking tools you need to pick a lock in this article.
Ramen Replacing Smokes as Preferred Prison Currency?
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Everybody loves ramen, even prisoners. Learn more about this unexpected surge in ramen's popularity at HowStuffWorks Now.
What Is an Algorithm?
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When you use programming to tell a computer what to do, you also get to choose how it's going to do it. So, what is an algorithm? It's the basic technique used to get the job done.
How to Get Kids Excited for After-school Tutoring
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Getting kids excited for tutoring can be difficult. Visit HowStuffWorks Family to learn about getting kids excited for tutoring.
Hypertonic vs. Hypotonic Solutions: Differences and Uses
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In science, people commonly use the terms "hypertonic" and "hypotonic" when describing the concentration of solute particles in solutions. But what exactly is the difference when it comes to hypertonic vs. hypotonic solutions?
There's a Healthier Way to Consume Your Media
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A savvy communications strategist created a media pyramid focusing on how people should consume their media. HowStuffWorks talked to him about it.
What Is an Isotope?
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You don't need to be a fan of chemistry to appreciate isotopes. They affect geology and medicine, too.