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What's a walk score?

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A walk score is a measure of your neighborhood's walkability. Learn about what a walk score is and find out how the Web site Walk Score rates your walkshed.

How Tankless Water Heaters Work

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The green movement is bringing tankless water heaters to the forefront of the appliance market. They last longer, don't take up much space and give you as much hot water as you want. Is there a catch?

Can You Identify These SWAT Guns?

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How much do you know about the guns used by SWAT teams? Can you recognize the famous weapons that see service in the special forces around the globe? Take this quiz and find out!

10 of the Most Endangered Fish Species in Our Oceans

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So what if one of these endangered fish ends up on your hook? The best policy is to release them back into the water, but not before making a few observations.

Why John Adams Despised Being Vice President

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John Adams despised his role as the first vice president of the U.S. But the function of the VP has changed, and Adams played a huge part in that.

How ARPANET Works

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ARPANET is the oldest and most influential merger of computer networks which contributed to the birth of the Internet. Learn more about the ARPANET system.

How Yogurt Works

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It's been part of people's diets around the world for centuries, but has recently become a health-food staple. Are you one of the people who seek a little culture every day?

What the 1919 Anti-Mask League Can Teach Us About Public Health

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Despite strict closing and mask orders, San Francisco was hit hard by the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic. But some residents balked at the rules and that meant more people died.

How the U.S.-Mexico Border Became a Political Flashpoint

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The current border between the U.S. and Mexico has been around since the mid-1800s. HowStuffWorks looks at how it became such a political hot button.

History of Women's Bathing Suits

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The history of women's bathing suits has been full of changes. See pictures and learn about the history of women's bathing suits.

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