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How Fractals Work
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Fractals have been around forever but were only defined in the last quarter of the 20th century. Think you can wrap your brain around how fractals work?
How Power Grids Work
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Electrical power is a little bit like the air you breathe: You don't really think about it until it is missing. There are good reasons the power grid distribution system works the way it does, though it can lead to some big problems.
The Biggest Crab in the World, Plus 8 Enormous Contenders
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Known for their long legs, pincers and hard shells, most crustaceans are omnivorous scavengers, although some are predators or vegetarians. Either way, a steady diet can assist certain crab species in growing to incredible sizes.
How Deep Are the Great Lakes? And Why Are They Great?
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The Great Lakes are named so for several reasons. HowStuffWorks looks at why the Great Lakes are so great, including their impressive depths.
What Exactly Is a Personal Loan?
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HowStuffWorks wants to know exactly what a personal loan is, who can get one and if it's a good idea.
What's a safer substitute for lawn darts?
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With lawn darts still outlawed, what's an outdoor competitive spirit to do? HowStuffWorks has some summer games for you.
6 Types of Dogs You'll See at Official Dog Shows
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The many types of dogs are as diverse as the jobs humans have bred them to perform. From herding dogs to hunting hounds, people have been breeding dogs since prehistoric times to help with tasks like guarding, retrieving and companionship.
Should you buy a tablet or an e-reader?
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Should you buy a tablet or e-reader? Learn about the pros and cons of tablets and e-readers to see which is good for you.
How Walkie-talkies Work
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Walkie-talkies have been used for decades to communicate in situations where other options won't do the trick. Learn how walkie-talkies work.
Why do you have two lungs but only one heart?
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The two lungs-one heart system evolved because that was all we needed to survive. Learn more about the evolution of the two lungs-one heart system.