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6 Mysterious Numbers in the Bible and What They Mean
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The Bible is full of numbers that often get repeated, like 7, 12 and 40. Why is this and do these numbers have any special hidden meanings?
How Math Works
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A world without math is unimaginable. It's a part of who we are. It's the analytical juice of our left brain. In the words of physicist Richard Feynman, even a fool can use it. So why do so many of us turn our backs on numbers?
How Yom Kippur Works
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Yom Kippur is considered by many Jews to be the holiest day of the Jewish year. Find out how Yom Kippur works and learn about the Yom Kippur celebration.
How Mars Odyssey Works
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Mars Odyssey is NASA's latest Mars spacecraft, and it's going to the red planet in search of water. Learn how this orbiter could pave the way for manned missions to Mars!
At a Glance: Face Steaming
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Face steaming is part of a healthful, relaxing beauty therapy. Learn more about face steaming.
10 Most Short-lived Countries
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It takes more than endless optimism to make your new country's independence stick. Learn about the 10 most short-lived countries at HowStuffWorks.
How Band Equipment Works
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Does your current band equipment meet public-performance standards? Find out what you need to get started.
85% of people can't figure out who all of these Harry Potter characters are from an image. How will you do?
If you haven't heard of Harry Potter then you've probably been living in a closet under the stairs. The film series is so popular that seven of the eight movies are ranked in the top 50 highest grossing films of all time. Are you a Potter fan? Test your abilities and see how many of these unique and fantastical Harry Potter characters you can name from their image?
How a Pneumatic Tube Works
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That tube you put your check or deposit slip in at the bank drive-up window is called a pneumatic tube. This was cutting edge 19th-century technology and is still in use today.
How Crystal Skulls Work
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To some people, a crystal skull is simply a crystal in the shape of a human skull. But to those who believe in the supernatural, it can represent doom or hope.