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How Smokejumpers Work

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Smokejumpers are the men and women who specialize in fighting blazes their ground-bound peers can't reach. So who are they, and what's the "Mutilator"?

Do elephants never forget?

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Elephants never forget might be an overstatement, but these animals do have great memories. Is it possible that elephants never forget anything?

How Gooseneck Hitches Work

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Gooseneck hitches can make towing more convenient. Learn all about gooseneck hitches at HowStuffWorks.

Can You Guess All 50 States From an Image Of Their Outline?

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Did you get an A in your geography class? Do you know the state mottos and famous landmarks that make each state unique? Prove it by challenging yourself with this quiz!

How Does a Silencer Work?

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How in the world can a gun silencer work? How can you possibly take an explosive noise that can damage your hearing and turn it into a little "ffft" sound?

How the Boston Massacre Fanned the Flames of a Revolution

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The Boston Massacre didn't start the American Revolution. But what role did the March 5, 1770, protest play? HowStuffWorks looks at the history.

10 Unsolved Airplane Mysteries

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Since 1948, more than 100 aircraft have gone missing while aloft and never been found. Here are 10 unsolved airline mysteries from HowStuffWorks.

How American Exceptionalism Works

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'American Exceptionalism' is a term that's been used both positively and negatively. Find out the meanings of American Exceptionalism at HowStuffWorks.

10 Strange American Traditions

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Americans celebrate many traditions without even considering how strange the rest of world might consider them. What do you think are some of the weirdest?

How GPS Watches Work

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A GPS watch links to a net of synchronized computers orbiting Earth to provide you with highly accurate data. Learn what you can do with a GPS watch.

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