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How Flight Attendants Work
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Flying isn't as glamorous as it was in the '60s, but people still flock to work as flight attendants. Learn about flight attendants at HowStuffWorks.
How Porta-Potties Work
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Using a portable toilet at an outdoor concert or festival might be disgusting. But it sure beats going in a field! Now, imagine if your job were to clean out those suckers.
Sci-Fi Movies That Are Actually Scientifically Accurate
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The term "science fiction" gives writers an outlet to break the rules a bit and tell stories that revolve around scientific theories and concerns without necessarily having to worry about accuracy. Indeed, there have been many sci-fi movies that totally ignore how science works (we've even compiled a list of the worst offenders), which is fine [...] The post Sci-Fi Movies That Are Actually Scientifically Accurate appeared first on Goliath.
Can You Guess if This Historical Story Is Fact or Fiction?
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Is it for real or a fraud? Dive into history with these popular stories and myths. Do you know which is a contender and which is a pretender? Test your recall with this "fact vs. fiction" quiz!
Lepidolite: Exploring the Geological Origins and Metaphysical Properties
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Is it just a pretty crystal or a POWERFUL source of calm? Discover the SHOCKING truth about its lithium content and healing abilities!
Can You Solve These Word Puzzles?
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How many world puzzles could a word puzzler puzzle if a word puzzler could puzzle words? If you want to puzzle through to the answer without using any woodchucks, take the quiz and puzzle it out for yourself!
How RFID Works
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RFID is a tracking system that uses intelligent bar codes to track items in a store. Learn more about RFID and find out how smart labels work.
How Light Works
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Some of the brightest minds in history have focused their intellects on the subject of light. Einstein even tried to imagine riding on a beam of light. We won't get that crazy, but we will shine a light on everything scientists have found so far.
How to Dry Clean at Home
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Is your wardrobe filled with fabrics like rayon, silk, and wool blends? Tired of those escalating professional dry cleaning bills? The answer may be as close as your clothes dryer. See how home dry cleaning works.
How Wildfires Work
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Wildfires burn about five million acres in the U.S. every year. Learn about the causes of wildfires, how wildfires behave and how firefighters fight them.