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How will humans interface with computers in the future?
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human computer interface, computer interfaces, computer accessories
State-funded Funerals: What Happens to the Unclaimed Dead?
Cities have protocols for making sure everyone has an eternal resting place. HowStuffWorks looks at how cities bury their unclaimed dead.
How Credit Cards Work
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Credit cards have an interesting history. Learn how a credit card works, from the numbering system to how you can get rid of that high interest balance.
How to Volunteer for the U.S. Geological Survey
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The U.S. Geological Survey offers opportunities to volunteers interested in natural science. Read about volunteer ideas through the U.S. Geological Survey.
What will speed mean in the future?
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Speed in the future will be realized by a varied assortment of fuels and power sources. Read about speed and the future and how it's being tested today in Utah.
17 Bits of Nostalgia from 1957
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'American Bandstand' hit the airwaves, and the Russians launched 'Sputnik'. Read about these and more in our list of 17 bits of nostalgia from 1957.
5 Efficient Features of Top-load Washers
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What are some efficient features of top-load washers? Learn about 5 efficient features of top-load washers in this article.
The Fruit Identification Quiz
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Without smelling the grapes or squeezing the melons, can you identify all these fruits from a photo? We think you can!
The Mighty Banyan Tree Can 'Walk' and Live for Centuries
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These majestic trees send their roots down in pillars from branch to ground, can form a canopy over 80 feet high and can live to be 250 years old.
How Marijuana Works
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Marijuana isn't just a recreational drug for hippies and philosophy majors -- its psychoactive history ranges from Egyptian mummies to modern U.S. politics. What's the big deal about this leafy, green plant?