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How Locks Work
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This set of articles includes explanations of lockpicking and safecracking, as well as the mechanical workings of many of the most common types of locks.
Are any superstitions universal across cultures?
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Are there any universal superstitions, or are they specific to certain cultures? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
How to Read a Power Meter
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You want to learn how to read the electric power meter in your home to see if the meter reader sent by the electric company was accurate. This article will teach you how to read a power meter.
How ATMs Work
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''You can stop at an ATM, enter a PIN and leave with cash. Learn about the machines that give you money and the network that approves the transactions!''
Why does Apple name its OSs after big cats?
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Why does Apple name its OSs after big cats? Find out why Apple names its OSs after big cats at HowStuffWorks.
NAT: How Network Address Translation Works
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Network Address Translation helps improve security by reusing IP addresses. Learn about Network Address Translation and NAT security.
How Many Books Are There in the World?
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Roughly 156 million books are out there...we think. The answer is more complex than you'd imagine, but we've made an educated guess.
Do red-light cameras save lives?
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Do red-light cameras save lives? Read about the effectiveness of red-light cameras at HowStuffWorks.
How Much Do You Know About Motown?
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One of the most successful independent labels until it was sold in 1994, Motown Records has had a heavy hand in shaping the sound of American popular music since it was founded in 1959. So we want to see what's going on with your Motown knowledge? Well, let's get it on!
Getting a Handle on Fraction-to-Decimal Conversions
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As you might recall from math class, fractions and decimals are two different ways of representing the same thing. A third option, percentages, is a close cousin of decimals. However, making use of this knowledge requires knowing how to convert one into the other.