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How Igloos Work
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Igloos may be made by the Inuit as temporary houses to use on fishing and hunting expeditions. Read about igloos and find out how to build an igloo.
How the Autobahn Works
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The autobahn has a reputation for high-speed freedom, but it's not as wild as you may think. Read about the autobahn at HowStuffWorks.
How Body Farms Work
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Imagine walking through a field and stumbling upon scads of corpses, all in various states of decomposition. It's not the setting for your next nightmare, but rather a very real discipline of forensic anthropology.
10 Myths About Lightning
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There's a thunderstorm brewing with some serious lightning. Fortunately you're safe in your car because of its rubber wheels. Or are you? And let's not get started on your rubber-soled sneakers!
NASCAR Race Car Tracks
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Each NASCAR race car track is as unique as its location. Find out more about the individual features of the tracks, and view pictures and diagrams.
How the U.S. Postal Service Works
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The U.S. Postal Service employs about 500,000 people and is responsible for the delivery of mail. Learn more about the United States Postal Service.
How Electric Cars Work
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Sales of electric cars keep soaring and the technology just keeps getting better. So how do electric cars work and just how green are they?
How Currency Works
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Currency is a complex aspect of human civilization. Find out all about these symbols of financial value.
How Uranium Mining Works
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Thanks to our voracious appetite for energy, the element long linked with nuclear weapons is taking on a new role. Where does the hunt begin for uranium?
10 Misconceptions About GMOs
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Are genetically modified organisms (GMOs) really bad for the environment and your health or just victims of bad publicity? We'll look at the pros and cons of this controversial subject.