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10 Eponymous Discoveries (and the People Who Made Them)
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Ah, the pride of leaving your name on a discovery as a lasting legacy of your time here on Earth. As the 10 discoveries on this list demonstrate, you probably won't get to revel in that pride while you're still alive.
What's the correct way to lower your car?
What's the correct way to lower your car? Read about the safe, correct way to lower your car at HowStuffWorks.
How Xbox Works
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Microsoft's Xbox was one of the top game systems in its day, and with Xbox Live you can even use it to play on the Web. Take a look inside the Xbox.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
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HIPAA was enacted in 1996 in order to ensure both health coverage and privacy for patients. Learn about some of the different aspects of HIPAA.
10 Ways Watches Have Evolved
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Portable timepieces have existed since the mid-1500s, but modern wristwatches are about 100 years old. Learn about watch evolution at HowStuffWorks.
Stegosaurus: Body Like a Bus, Tiny Little Brain
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Stegosaurus, an herbivorous dinosaur from 149 million years ago, walked on four legs, had a long, beak-tipped skull, a row of spikes adorning its tail and a pea-sized brain.
How Credit Scores Work
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Your credit score determines how much you pay for life's needs. Find out about FICO and the Beacon system and get tips on raising your credit score.
7 Strange Ways to Die
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Some causes of death stand out for their sheer level of peculiarity. See our list of 7 strange ways to die, including the death of Isadora Duncan.
Watch Your Six: Military Jet Pictures
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This military jets image gallery shows some of the planes used by the U.S. Air Force. Take a flight through these military jet pictures.
What keeps concept cars from making it to market?
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What keeps concept cars from making it to market? Find out why so many concept cars never make it to the dealer's lot.