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How Rotoscoping Works
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Rotoscoping has helped bring movies to life, from dancing princesses to lightsabers. Find out how rotoscoping is used and how special effects have evolved.
10 Off-label Uses of Antidepressants
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Antidepressants are often used to treat things that aren't depression. Find out about off-label antidepressant use at HowStuffWorks.
How the Jaws of Life Work
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The "Jaws of Life" is a huge tool used to free people from mangled cars and burning or collapsed buildings. Learn about this amazingly powerful machine and how it saves lives.
How Flamethrowers Work
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When humans discovered fire, they learned to cook their food in a controlled environment. What came next? Flamethrowers, of course. What do flamethrowers have in common with their living counterpart -- fire breathers?
How Aerosol Cans Work
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They dispense everything from hairspray to cleaning products to whipped cream. Without them, you'd be doing a whole lot of pumping.
How Digital Picture Frames Work
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A digital picture frame is the perfect gadget for sharing digital photos. Learn how these Internet appliances keep the technophobe in the loop.
How Black Holes Work
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A black hole occurs when a massive star dies -- its enormous mass implodes and becomes so heavy that it bends space. So how do astronomers detect something that they can't see?
What is the difference between a hardwood and a softwood?
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What is the difference between a hardwood and a softwood? How hard does a tree have to be to be considered hardwood?
What causes a shark feeding frenzy?
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A shark feeding frenzy occurs when multiple sharks fight for the same prey. Find out how a shark feeding frenzy plays out in the wild.
Why Do Some People Believe the Moon Landings Were a Hoax?
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The moon landings were all part of a highly elaborate hoax, according to some conspiracy theorists. Learn about the moon landings and hoax theories.