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10 Unusual Investments
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Unusual investments can often net a financial windfall. Read our list of the top 10 unusual investments that are popular today at HowStuffWorks.
The History of the 'Death Tax'
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Whether you call it an estate tax or death tax, its existence is controversial. Learn more about the history of the death tax at HowStuffWorks.
10 Innovations in Water Purification
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As far back as 1500 B.C.E., people were trying to purify water to make it drinkable. And we're still at it. Today inventors use tools as simple as clay and as sophisticated as carbon nanotubes to bring clean water to the world.
How Gizmondo Works
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The Gizmondo is a handheld gaming console -- but it's also an MP3 player, a camera, a movie player, and a GPS reciever. Learn what else the Gizmondo can do and what sets it apart from other portable gaming units.
Can You Unscramble These Celebrity Names?
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Byeocne, Darke and Maondna may be easy names to unscramble, but what about Enjnferi Awlernec? If you're an entertainment brainiac, this quiz will be a breeze. Can you unscramble these celebrity names?
Can You Name the Most Famous Cars from 1969?
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How much do you know about this pivotal time in automotive history? There are a lot of cars from back then, but can you identify them with a quick glance? Find out now and take the quiz!
Can You Identify These Iconic Cars From the '80s?
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The 1980s saw a wide range of cars introduced to the world, both new models as well as updates of older models. Some of these cars were more iconic than others. Can you identify them?
How the Moonwalk Works
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Who really invented the Moonwalk? Read about the origins of the Moonwalk at HowStuffWorks.
How 'Junkyard Wars' Works
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TLC's "Junkyard Wars" puts two teams head to head in a race to build a specific, complicated, working machine out of trash. Go behind the scenes of the game show WE watch.
How did ancient civilizations use sundials to tell time?
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Ancient sundials first popped up in Egypt around 1500 B.C. Learn how these sundials came about and what they were used for all those centuries ago.