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How Acrostic Puzzles Work
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Acrostic puzzles are word games in which the solutions to different clues reveal a coded message. Learn how acrostic puzzles work at HowStuffWorks.
How Easy-Bake Ovens Work
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With the heat of a light bulb, making treats in a toy oven became a hallmark of childhood. Learn more about Easy-Bake Ovens at HowStuffWorks.
How Driverless Car Racing Works
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With a little more technology tinkering, driverless cars could take over the racetracks. Learn more about these automated wonders at HowStuffWorks.
How Pacifism Works
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Pacifism doesn't always mean complete opposition to violence. Learn how peace and war factor into the philosophy of pacifism at HowStuffWorks.
How Color-changing Ice Cream Works
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Sure, novelty foods can seem gimmicky sometimes, but color-changing ice cream is a treat that's fun for your taste buds and your eyes. Learn the chemistry behind the confection - it's sweeter than you think.
How a Pneumatic Tube Works
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That tube you put your check or deposit slip in at the bank drive-up window is called a pneumatic tube. This was cutting edge 19th-century technology and is still in use today.
How Atomic Clocks Work
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When the power goes out and is later restored, how do you know what time to set your clocks to? Have you ever wondered how time is regulated? Learn how scientists determine exact time.
Are expensive watches better than cheap watches?
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Are expensive watches really better than cheap watches? Do they tell time better? Find out if expensive watches are better than cheap watches.
Cheaters Never Win? Many U.S. High School Students Disagree
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In a study on academic integrity, 59 percent of high schoolers admitted to cheating. HowStuffWorks talks to experts about the cheating and its stigma.
The Aztec Death Whistle Was Haunting for Good Reason
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The Aztec death whistle produces a chilling scream-like noise. Learn about its origins, cultural meanings, and theories behind why the Aztecs used it.