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How the U.S. Coast Guard Works
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Unique among the U.S. armed forces, the Coast Guard is perpetually on active duty, entrusted with lots responsibilities and chronically underfunded. Learn about the U.S. Coast Guard.
How Missionaries Work
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Missionaries have a complex and controversial history. Read this article to learn how missionaries have performed their work over the centuries.
Inside Georgia Aquarium: The Biggest Aquarium in the U.S.
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The Georgia Aquarium is the world's largest aquarium. How did they build habitats for all the animals, and what does it take to keep them fed and healthy? Find out about the aquarium and learn about the animals that call it home.
How Australian Traditions Work
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Many Australian traditions first began hundreds of years ago. Read about Australian traditions at HowStuffWorks.
How Escape Rooms Work
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Bring your friends and team up with total strangers to solve your way out of a room full of puzzles. Learn all about escape rooms at HowStuffWorks.
10 Noteworthy Exploitation Films
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Sex, violence and over-the-top action -- it's easy to see the influence that exploitation movies have had on cinema as a whole. You can even split the genre into a number of subgenres that push the boundaries of taste and decorum with every frame. Here are 10 of the most noteworthy.
How Cannibalism Works
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Cannibalism is a topic that's widely misunderstood and feared -- especially in the Western world. Learn about cannibalism and ancient and modern practitioners.
The Axis Conquers the Philippines: January 1942-July 1942
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The Axis conquering the Philippines had repercussions throughout all of World War II's major theaters. Find a timeline and photos in this article.
How Mummies Work
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They stick around long after death and compete with the likes of Dracula, Frankenstein's monster and the Wolfman as one of the great figures of classic horror movies. Are you brave enough to unravel the history of these real-life, tangible ghosts?
The 16 Biggest Box Office Bombs of All Time
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To make their money back, plus a tidy profit, movie studios have to get butts into theater seats on opening weekend. This plan doesn't always work out.