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How Does a Silencer Work?
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How in the world can a gun silencer work? How can you possibly take an explosive noise that can damage your hearing and turn it into a little "ffft" sound?
Can I catch plague from a prairie dog?
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Prairie dog plague has killed a huge percentage of the prairie dog population. Learn why prairie dog plague is a serious threat, and if you'll catch it.
Are teens more likely to die in a car accident than adults?
You might think more teens die in car accidents in the U.S. than adults. HowStuffWorks digs into the statistics to see if that's true.
How the Millennial Generation Works
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The millennial generation is bound to make an impact. Read about the Millennial Generation at HowStuffWorks.
How Fast Food Works
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Unless you're in a particularly remote area, you can't go far in most developed countries without finding a fast-food restaurant. Learn how fast-food restaurants came to be and why they're so popular.
So That's Where Baby Veggies Come From!
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Are baby veggies actually baby vegetables? HowStuffWorks checks out the truth behind little vegetables.
Post-war Railroads
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Post-war railroads chronicles the height of American railroad transportation. Learn about railroads and post-war railroads.
Back Pain and Kidney Infection
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Back pain and kidney infection is sometimes related. See how you can tell the difference between muscular back pain and kidney infection.
What's the Malthusian premise?
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The Malthusian premise centers on the issue of whether or not there will be enough food to sustain human life. Learn about the Malthusian premise.
The Ridiculous History of the Chastity Belt
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Chastity belts were supposedly worn by women in the Middle Ages to keep them from having sex. A literal lock for a woman's nether regions. But how much truth is there to this torture device?