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What Is a Relational Database? Example and Uses
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The relational database was born in 1970 when E.F. Codd, a researcher at IBM, wrote a paper outlining the process. At the time, databases were "flat," and stored as one long text file. Explore a relational database example and various uses!
10 Questions in the U.S. Health Care Cost Debate
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Why does health care cost so much? And, why isn't the population any healthier? Learn the biggest U.S. health care cost debates at HowStuffWorks.
How Do Solar Panels Work?
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Solar cells use sunlight to produce electricity. But is the 'solar revolution' upon us? Learn all about solar cells, silicon solar cells and solar power.
How Hoarding Works
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Hoarding is a serious mental illness that is extremely hard to treat. Find out what we've learned about the disorder from HowStuffWorks.
How Kissing Works
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Anthropologists report that 90 percent of the people in the world kiss. Learn how one gesture has come to signify affection, celebration, grief, comfort and respect.
Top 30 Smartest Animals in the World
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Humans aren't the only animals that can count, use logic, make tools or form lasting bonds with others. Meet 10 of the smartest creatures in the animal kingdom.
What is coal gasification?
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What is coal gasification? Learn what coal gasification is in this article.
How Lab-grown Skin Works
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Lab-grown skin can improve the survival odds of someone with a serious third-degree burn. See how lab-grown skin is made and how it works.
Is there a hole in the universe?
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A hole in the universe was recently discovered by scientists at the University of Minnesota in 2007. Read about the discovery of a hole in the universe.
Does spicy food really cause ulcers?
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Does spicy food really cause ulcers? Read up on this health myth and find out if science backs up the saying that ulcers are caused by eating spicy food.