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How Newspapers Work
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Newspapers are explained in this article. Learn about newspapers.
10 Things We Thought Were True Before the Scientific Method
Before the scientific method came along, science dabbled in some pretty far-out ideas in its youth. Remember miasmas? And spontaneous generation? And the four elements?
How Satellites Work
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Thousands of satellites fly overhead every day, helping us with things like weather forecasts, scientific research, communications, TV broadcasts (and maybe some surreptitious spying). How much do you know about these eyes in the sky?
How Electronic Gates Work
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Would you like to be able to build your own digital devices? Logic gates are the basis of digital electronics. Find out what these gates do and how you can use them to start building your own devices.
Ultimate Guide to Vinegar
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No kitchen pantry is complete without vinegar. Find out everything you need to know about vinegar, including how to make your own.
Babe Ruth
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Born in Baltimore in 1895, George Ruth Jr. became one of baseball's greatest players. Learn how Babe Ruth made baseball history at HowStuffWorks.
How Fear Works
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Fear is the brain's reaction to a stimulus where chemicals are released that raise the heart rate. Learn about fear and the different fear responses.
How Geodesic Domes Work
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If you think regular old domes took the world of structural engineering by storm, you should meet their geodesic cousins. What is a geodesic dome, and who first came up with the idea of building triangle-covered spheres as practical structures?
How Sleepwalking Works
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Sleepwalking is an abnormal behavior that occurs while someone is sleeping. Learn more about sleepwalking and find out how sleepwalking is treated.
How the Grammys Work
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At the Grammy Awards, the industry recognizes the people who create music. HowStuffWorks looks at how the winners are chosen, plus some controversies.