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10 Things to Consider Before Buying Your First Home
Your dream home is within reach. Now it's just a matter of finding and buying it. Here's a handy list of home-buying tips at HowStuffWorks.
Is steel still the best material for building?
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Steel is getting more expensive because the prices of iron and coal are rising. Are there alternatives to steel that can do the same job -- or better -- for less?
28 Industrial Revolution Inventions That Shaped Our World
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Many inventions during the Industrial Revolution caused Europeans and Americans to move from an agricultural economy to an industrial one and changed the world forever. What were the top 10?
How Online Trading Works
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Online trading has given anyone who has a computer the ability to invest in the market. Get an overview of how stocks and the stock market works.
What Would Happen if the Internet Collapsed?
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Could the Internet collapse? And what would happen if the Internet did collapse? Take a look and find out.
What Are Imaginary Numbers?
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An imaginary number is a value that's the square root of a negative number. It can't exist on a one-dimensional number line. We'll explain.
Can You ID These Great Cars for Autocrossing?
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What's more fun than an obstacle course? How about maneuvering through an elaborately planned track in a parking lot, set up with cones while trying to go as fast as possible in your very own car? Welcome to the exciting world of autocross! How many of these masters of autocross can you name?
Is It Illegal Not to Have a Name?
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Is it illegal to not have a name? Maybe not. But it is certainly a lot of trouble. Find out why it's not exactly illegal to not have a name.
Pests & Insects: 10 Renter Red Flags
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When you're searching for a new apartment to rent, the last thing you want to think about is probably the presence of pests. But if you ignore some telltale signs, you might find yourself inheriting unwanted critters.
Do TV shows and book deals encourage criminal behavior?
Does the media foster violence with its coverage of criminal behavior? Explore the connection between criminal behavior, violence and the media.