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5 Reasons Commercial Airplanes Crash
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Although it doesn't happen often, large passenger jets crash for many reasons, from mechanical failure to pilot error.
How Mortgages Work
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A mortgage is a loan in which your house functions as the collateral. Learn about mortgages in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Do Countries With Stricter Gun Laws Really Have Fewer Homicides?
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Ask a card-carrying member of the NRA and you'll get one answer. Ask a member of Everytown for Gun Safety and you'll get another. We look at the research that underlies this controversial topic.
How the U.S. Draft Works
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While the U.S. has no draft currently, it does require military registration via the Selective Service System. What does that mean and what would happen if a draft was reinstated?
How Phishing Works
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Phishing is a common method of online identity theft and virus spreading. Find out how phishing scams work and learn ways to protect yourself from phishing.
How State Sales Taxes Work
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State sales taxes vary between states. Learn more about how state sales taxes work at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Pass This Australian Citizenship Test?
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Are you a citizen of Australia looking to brush up on your homeland knowledge? Maybe you're looking to move there eventually and want more info on this country. Have no fear, this quiz is here! Lets see if you'd make it in!
How Inflation Works
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Inflation is often defined as too many dollars chasing too few goods. But what does that really mean? And how does it affect the price of goods?
How Cell-phone Radiation Works
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Cell-phone radiation has been debated for years now. Find out what the buzz is about and how to protect yourself when choosing and using a cell phone.
What's Oil Shale?
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Oil shale is just one unconventional oil source that's being researched. Learn how oil shale could save the day when - and if - we hit peak oil in the U.S.