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Behind the X Prize
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We know who won - top-runner SpaceShipOne. We know what the team receives for that accomplishment: $10 million and an obscenely gigantic trophy. But what about the story behind the contest? Learn about the rules, restrictions, red tape, test crashes, successful launches and the technological innovations that may get you into sub-orbit sooner than you think.
How the MINI Cooper Works
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BMW's MINI Cooper can trace its history back to 1957, when it was the Mini. Learn about the MINI Cooper's beginnings.
How Boxing Works
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Boxing is one of the oldest sports that involves two people fighting with their fists. Learn about boxing and some different aspects of boxing.
10 Ways to Make Extra Money From Home
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Everyone can make extra money from home nowadays. In this article learn 10 ways to make extra money from home.
10 Reasons Why You Should Care About Net Neutrality
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'Net neutrality' might make you yawn. But it represents a very important idea. Here are 10 reasons why you should care about it from HowStuffWorks.
How Geodesic Domes Work
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If you think regular old domes took the world of structural engineering by storm, you should meet their geodesic cousins. What is a geodesic dome, and who first came up with the idea of building triangle-covered spheres as practical structures?
10 Bizarre Moments in Presidential Elections
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Historically, presidential elections have been fraught with strange twists. Learn about 10 bizarre moments in presidential elections at HowStuffWorks.
10 Press Exposés That Made a Difference
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Journalists have brought to national attention lots of issues that would otherwise remain hidden. Learn about some of them at HowStuffWorks.
10 Holiday Controversies
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There's something to offend everyone in the season of goodwill. Learn about 10 holiday controversies at HowStuffWorks.
10 Times It Has Rained Something Other Than Water
Frogs! Fish! Birds! A surprising number of things have rained down from the sky besides water. But how?