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5 Farming Technologies That Changed the World
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Farming technologies have allowed the world to be fed, even though most people no longer farm. Only 2 percent of Americans are farmers, versus 90 percent in the 1700s. Which tools and technologies have had the most impact on farming and why?
Can You Guess the Athletic Brand From the Logo?
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Brand enthusiasts, listen up! Are you ready for a very sporty challenge? We know you can name these very popular athletic brands just by looking at their logos. Dare to name them all? On your mark, get set, go!
How Google Earth Works
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Google Earth is a popular online mapping program that is free to download. Find out how Google Earth works and learn about Google Earth's basic functions.
10 Questions in the U.S. Health Care Cost Debate
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Why does health care cost so much? And, why isn't the population any healthier? Learn the biggest U.S. health care cost debates at HowStuffWorks.
How Gnutella Works
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File-sharing allow tens of millions of people to freely trade MP3 and video files on the Internet. Is it legal? How are the files accessed? Is there a central database? Find out how this file-sharing structure works and see why it's harder for the record labels to sue.
How Recording Studios Work
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Recording studios are where the magic happens in the music business. Learn more about recording studios at HowStuffWorks.
Why is it so hard to quit smoking?
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It's hard to quit smoking because cigarette manufacturers make it hard. Find out what cigarette companies put in cigarettes to make it hard to quit smoking.
How Solar Water Heaters Work
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Solar water heaters could help cut your utility bills. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn about solar water heaters.
How Ink-free Mobile Photo Printers Work
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Ink-free mobile photo printers allow you to print out photos on-the-go. Are these printers really pocket-sized? Learn more about mobile photo printers.
How Personal Property Taxes Work
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Understanding how personal property taxes work can be somewhat confusing. Learn more about how personal property taxes work at HowStuffWorks.