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How Slender Man Works
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This creepy Internet sensation might be just a 21st-century version of folklore. Figure out if Slender Man really drove kids to kill at HowStuffWorks.
How Water Towers Work
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You've probably noticed that there are power outages all the time -- but water outages? Much less common... How does the system work, and work so well? It's simpler than you may think. Find out how the design and location of water towers keep the water flowing.
Does time change speed?
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Time dilation is the reason why boring things seem to take so long but time flies when you're having fun. Learn how time dilation affects the speed of time.
Is there really a 'calm before the storm'?
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Is there really a "calm before the storm"? Learn why it can feel eerily calm before the storm and what causes that calm before the storm.
How do meerkats communicate?
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How meerkats communicate involves three types of communication. Learn how meerkats communicate and what methods they use to signal and warn the gang.
How Flatbed Trailer Towing Works
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Flat-bed trailer towing can be tricky. Learn more about flat-bed trailer towing at HowStuffWorks.
How can salamanders regrow body parts?
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A salamander can regrow body parts -- and scientists are studying it to figure out how humans can. Learn how a salamander can regrow body parts.
What will "luxury car" mean in 2030?
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The future luxury car will be highly digital -- as much computer as it is engine. Read about the future luxury car and how engineers envision the 2030 auto.
How Smoke Detectors Work
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As the saying goes, "Where there's smoke, there's fire." Smoke detectors are amazing: They're pretty inexpensive, but they save thousands of lives each year. Learn all about nuclear and light-sensing smoke detectors.
8 Funky Fads of the 1970s
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The '70s saw some funky fads, like mood rings, disco balls, and roller skates. Explore the funkiest on this list of 8 funky fads of the 1970s.