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How Gin Works
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In the 18th century, gin was considered as addictive as crack. Then it became part of a cure-all for tropical ailments. Learn more about gin's storied history.
How Plague Works
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You may be familiar with the medieval "Black Plague," but did you know that bouts of plague still break out today? Find out what causes an outbreak, why plague still exists and how the plague has influenced history.
10 Times Humanity Found the Answer (and Then Forgot)
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Could humanity be even farther ahead if we hadn't forgotten what we'd learned centuries ago? Learn about 10 times we forgot answers at HowStuffWorks.
How Hydroponics Works
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Hydroponics is the practice of growing plants without soil. Learn more about how hydroponics uses water as the nutrients for plants.
How Japanese Traditions Work
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Many Japanese traditions go back for hundreds of years. Find out about Japanese traditions at HowStuffWorks.