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Why a Draft Would Weaken the U.S. Military
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Most experts agree that the all-volunteer military is what makes the U.S. armed forces the best in the world. Would that change if the draft was reinstated?
How Are Coroners and Medical Examiners Different?
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Coroners and medical examiners both help investigate unusual or violent deaths. The two jobs are different, but deeply connected.
Are Destination Weddings Presumptuous?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the rising trend of destination weddings, what guests think of them and how bridal couples should manage them.
The Science and Smarts Behind Hypertrophy (and Getting Ripped)
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Hypertrophy is a scientific term for building muscle. And there are lots of ways to do it. HowStuffWorks talks to an expert who wrote the book on it.
Despite Resistance, Nuns Are Becoming Equal Members of the Buddhist Community
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Buddhist nuns and female scholars are gaining new leadership roles, in a tradition that began with the ordination of Buddha's foster mother.
Do You Have One of the 6 Rarest Eye Colors in the World?
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All eye colors are an interaction of brown pigment and light, but some eye colors occur much less often than others. What is the rarest eye color in the world?
The Ultimate Horror Movie Quiz
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Ghastly ghouls, serial slashers, and all the things that go bump in the night. Can you ace our ultimate horror trivia test?
How Lie Detectors Work
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Lie detection is a consistently controversial topic -- how can a machine tell truth from deception? Does everyone have the same physiological reaction when telling a lie? If so, how can some people "beat the box"? Find out what these devices measure and if they really can detect lies.
How Forensic Dentistry Works
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Forensic dentistry, also known as forensic odontology, is a way of identifying people by their teeth. Forensic dentistry encompasses bite-mark analysis.
How Podcasting Works
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Podcasting combines blogging and mp3s to make an exciting new medium. Learn about podcasting, how to make podcasts and about popular podcasts.