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How Geysers Work
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Geysers are explained in this article. Learn about geysers.
How the CIA Works
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Despite plenty of Hollywood films about the CIA and its spies, many people still don't know what the agency actually does. Take a look at the history of the CIA.
10 Ways to Cool Your Roof
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With the increase in "green building," cool roofs are becoming popular. These are roofs that have been built or modified to maintain a lower temperature in bright sun. We'll examine some of the many ways you can cool your roof.
Can You Name These '90s Hair, Beauty and Style Trends?
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From windbreakers to floral accessories and crimped hair, the '90s had it all in terms of style and makeup. You'll have to remember the best of the '90s (and also the worst) to pass this quiz!
10 Serial Killers Who Have Never Been Caught
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Americans have a macabre fascination with serial killers. And it's particularly engrossing to speculate about the ones still at large. Here are the stories behind 10 serial killers who got away.
How the World Trade Center Slurry Wall Works
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It's been compared Jerusalem's Wailing Wall. What purpose did the slurry wall serve the World Trade Center, and what is its significance now?
How Drought Works
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What happens when the rains cease and water levels dry up precipitously? Everything from abundant grasses to apex predators suffers the consequences.
How the Star Wars Program Didn't Work
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Back in 1983 when the Cold War was in full swing, the U.S. was looking for an effective new tactic to deter a nuclear strike. The "Star Wars" missile defensive initiative, however, wasn't it. Why not?
10 Reasons People Start Smoking
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Do you know the reasons people start smoking? See our list of the 10 most common reasons people start smoking at HowStuffWorks.
How the Bulova Precisionist Works
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Do you know how the Bulova Precisionist watch works? Find out how precise the Precisionist really is.