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How Helium Balloons Work
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Helium balloons tend to fascinate adults and children alike (and it's not just the Donald Duck voice thing, though that is a big draw). Learn all about helium and why it floats!
How Bowling Pinsetters Work
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If you've ever been to a bowling alley, you know that one of the coolest things is how the pins get reset. How does it work? Take a peek at the machinery behind the scenes!
Can We Guess Your Favorite Animal?
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Humans and animals have far more in common than you might think! Fill us in on all things YOU, and we'll guess your very favorite animal on the planet!
How long are you responsible for a car after you sell it?
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If you've sold a used car, the last thing you want is to be responsible for it after you sell it. Find out what you need to know at HowStuffWorks.
The Longest Road in the U.S. Passes Through a National Park
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Few things capture the spirit of adventure quite like the vast network of highways stretching across the United States. But have you ever wondered which road takes the crown as the longest?
Top 10 Structurally Amazing Bridges
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Bridges move cars, trains, bikes and people, among other things. These 10 may even move your soul with their engineering ingenuity and beauty. So which 10 make the cut?
How does a Galileo thermometer work?
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One of my co-workers has an interesting thermometer on his desk. It is a glass tube with different-colored floating things in it. What kind of thermometer is this, and how does it work?
How Do Scientists Determine the Age of Dinosaur Bones?
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Every time a new fossil is found, one of the first things scientists determine is how old that fossil really is. But how do they determine it, and how can they be completely accurate?
Top 5 Retirement Activities for Women
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These five retirement activities for women and help provide ideas on fun and beneficial things to do in the senior years. Visit HowStuffWorks to view retirement activities for women to get started.
Can You Pass a Basic Anatomy Test?
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Do you think that you have what it takes to dissect this basic anatomy test? If so, put aside your specimens and scalpel and see if you can learn a thing or two.