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Do cows pollute as much as cars?
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Cow flatulence produces the greenhouse gas methane, which is linked to global warming. Find out how scientists are working to reduce cow flatulence in livestock.
Tech Talk: CPU Quiz
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When you sit at your computer, browsing the Internet, playing video games and running word processors, it's easy to feel like you're in control. But have you ever thought about what really makes your desktop or laptop run?
How Telephone Country Codes Work
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Telephone country codes make it easy to call another country. Learn more about telephone country codes at HowStuffWorks.
How Deep Impact Works
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How do scientists find details about the early days of our solar system? One way is to investigate comets. Find out how the Deep Impact spacecraft fired an impactor into Comet Tempel 1 to get some answers.
Understanding Bingo Basics
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Bingo, in some form, has been around almost 500 years. Find out how it got its start and how it's grown in recent years.
Oily Skin Overview
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Want to learn about oily skin? Visit HowStuffWorks to read about oily skin, what causes it, and how to handle it.
What If We Put an End to Famine?
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What if we put an end to famine? Explore the hypothetical and discover what might happen if we put an end to famine.
How Jelly Shoes Worked
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Where did jelly shoes come from? Read about jelly shoes at HowStuffWorks.
Why do people pirate software?
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Some people pirate software because of cost, but it turns out there are many reasons to pirate software. Can it be prevented? Learn more at HOwStuffWorks.
How Do the 5 U.S. Territories Differ From the 50 States?
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The United States still has five permanently populated territories. The 3.5 million residents are denied many of the same rights as mainland U.S. citizens. They want this to change.