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How Braille Works
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In spite of being so small and easy to overlook, Braille is amazing. Learn why Braille was invented and about the impact that it has had on the blind.
10 Silly Inventions That Became Wildly Famous
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We've all seen TV ads for products that were just completely silly, but then became overnight sensations. Which ones made our list?
How Cotton Candy Works
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It's your favorite, sticky-sweet treat at a carnival, but do you know how cotton candy is actually made? Read this article to find out how.
How Shrunken Heads Work
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If you think that shrinking a human head isn't possible, read on at HowStuffWorks for a frightening primer on the ritual and those that perform it.
How Feral Children Work
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For some children, being feral is a better alternative than the lives they left behind. Learn more about feral children at HowStuffWorks.
How Tardigrades Work
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No, a tardigrade's not a type of time-traveling police box on "Doctor Who." It's an ancient water bear, of course!
5 Medications Prescribed for Off-label Use
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Off-label drugs are prescribed to treat conditions they're not approved to treat. HowStuffWorks looks at five of the most common off-label drugs.
How much do pharmaceutical test subjects get paid?
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There are people who participate in clinical trials for their career. Learn just how much pharmaceutical test subjects get paid at HowStuffWorks.
How Trend Forecasters Work
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Trend forecasters make educated guesses about what the future holds. Is this the job for you? Learn more about what it takes to be a trend forecaster.
10 Myths About Lightning
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There's a thunderstorm brewing with some serious lightning. Fortunately you're safe in your car because of its rubber wheels. Or are you? And let's not get started on your rubber-soled sneakers!