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State-funded Funerals: What Happens to the Unclaimed Dead?
Cities have protocols for making sure everyone has an eternal resting place. HowStuffWorks looks at how cities bury their unclaimed dead.
How the Cowboy Saddled Up and Rode Into American History
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Many think of cowboys as part of the American fabric. And they are. But cowboys aren't an American phenomenon and they certainly didn't get their start in the U.S.
How Did 'Fido' Become the Default Name for a Dog?
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Why is Fido shorthand for a friendly dog? Learn more about the origins of the dog name Fido in this HowStuffWorks article.
How Flying Cars Will Work
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Flying cars may soon leap from the world of science-fiction into reality. Learn about flying cars and see pictures of flying car prototypes.
Can You Answer All of These Questions About the US Military?
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The Department of Defense maintains the five branches of the United States Armed Forces. Together, these branches constitute one of the most powerful militaries the world has ever seen. What do you really know about America's military?
How the American Red Cross Works
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After Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of the United States, most of us saw what the Red Cross can do -- and what it cannot do. But the Katrina disaster isn't the first sign of conflict in the ranks of this humanitarian organization. Learn about the functions and history of the American Red Cross.
How Gold Works
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We love it. We wear it glittering around our necks and sparkling at our ears, wrists and feet. We pass it down to our children and hoard it in secret stashes. Why is this precious metal so prized?
How F/A-18s Work
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F/A-18s are now the go-to jet for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The reason? They're plenty fast, they can carry a dizzying array of bombs and missiles, they have amazing onboard electronics and they can be reconfigured to accomplish a range of missions. Check out these amazing military machines.
Top 5 Ancient Incan Inventions
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The Incan empire had a highly developed organizational system and a near limitless workforce that helped create a culture of wonders. So what are some of their inventions that we know about today?
Was Humpty Dumpty Really an Egg?
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And why couldn't all the king's horses and all the king's men put him back together again?