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What Is a Wiki?
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A wiki is a collection of articles that multiple users can add to and edit freely online. Learn all about wikis and how they are published.
How Telemedicine Can Help You During COVID-19 and Beyond
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Since the COVID-19 outbreak has people self-quarantining, telemedicine has become a big alternative. But if you've never done it, what can you expect?
How Dirt Stock Car Racing Works
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Dirt stock car racing is not as fast as racing at a speedway, but it's very exciting. Learn all about dirt stock car racing at HowStuffWorks.
10 Most Game-Changing Developments in the TV Industry
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Many things have contributed to America's obsession with the boob tube. See 10 of the biggest developments in the TV industry to learn more.
How Silly String Works
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In December 2006, news agencies reported that American and British troops in Iraq had developed an inventive method for finding tripwires: spraying Silly String. Find out how Silly String works.
How Google Plus Works
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Could Google Plus break the trend and become the next big social network? Learn how Google Plus works and what you should know about Google Plus privacy.
How Paintball Works
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Paintball has developed into a worldwide phenomenon. Players hunt opponents, take aim, and splatter them with paint-filled "bullets" in guerilla-style, faux warfare. Find out all about paintball.
How Solar Cooking Works
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If you've ever seen a kid frying ants with a magnifying glass, you know that the concentrated power of the sun can create great heat. But what if that heat were applied to something a bit more productive -- something like cooking food?
Top 10 April Fools' Day Pranks
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April Fools' Day is a day for pranks, shenanigans and general tomfoolery. Check out HowStuffWorks' top 10 April Fools' Day pranks.
The Newton Boys Were the Baddest Bank Robbers You've Never Heard Of
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The Newton gang robbed banks and trains throughout the Midwest in the early 20th century. HowStuffWorks looks at how they got away with wreaking havoc.