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How Sarcasm Works
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Sarcasm is a way of speaking in which what is said is the opposite of what is meant. Learn about sarcasm and find out why sarcasm is a lower form of irony.
How the Peter Principle Works
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The Peter Principle is the idea that in business, people are promoted into jobs with duties they cannot fulfill. Find out how the Peter Principle works.
How the ESRB Works
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With sales topping $7 billion last year, the focus on game ratings will only intensify. Find out how the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) rates games, how the ratings are enforced, and how ratings affect game sales.
How the Moonwalk Works
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Who really invented the Moonwalk? Read about the origins of the Moonwalk at HowStuffWorks.
What If America Had Lost the Revolution?
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If the colonists hadn't eked out a victory against the mighty British Empire, what would have been their fate? Would leaders like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson have been executed?
Can You Name These Everyday Objects?
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Ever notice that there are some everyday items which we all know and use but we still tend to get stumped on their names? It can leave you feeling so out of touch, we know! If you're really in tune with all that happens around you every day, then show it - take this quiz!
How Optical Illusions Work
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It's a young lady! It's an old woman! It's a blue dress! No, it's gold! Why are we fooled by optical illusions and what do they tell us about how the brain works?
Dental Crowns
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Dental crowns aren't royal treatment for your pearly whites; they're restorative dental devices that can be painful and costly. Learn all about dental crowns.
How Political Recalls Work
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Why (and how) are voters taking the extraordinary step of recalling officials they've already elected? Read about political recalls at HowStuffWorks.
How Well Do You Know Your Dashboard Symbols?
If you've recently been behind the wheel, you know that vehicles have more dashboard lights than ever! Do you know them all?