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5 Things Jenga Can Teach Us About Structural Engineering
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Jenga seems like such a simple game -- all you have to do is keep a tower of wooden blocks from toppling over. It may be simple, but it's anchored by several complex structural engineering concepts.
The Dyatlov Pass Incident: Could an Avalanche Have Killed the Hikers?
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What happened to the nine dead hikers at Dyatlov Pass in Russia? HowStuffWorks takes the mystery apart and examines it.
The Epic History of Werewolves
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Werewolves are popular creatures in folklore where a man changes into a wolf. Learn more about werewolves and find out where werewolves originated.
10 Amazing Ancient Egyptian Inventions
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There may be no greater tribute to a society's ingenuity and vision than the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. What other cool stuff did the ancient Egyptians invent?
How Ramjets Work
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Imagine whipping through the sky at thousands of miles per hour. This special type of jet engine can do exactly that.
10 Etiquette Rules That Are Good for Your Health
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Some etiquette rules not only help society, but also keep its members healthy. View 10 etiquette rules that are good for your health to learn more.
How Sci-fi Doesn't Work
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Learn how sci-fi doesn't work in some popular movies and TV shows.
How Tear Gas Works
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It may make you run. It may make you throw up. It will definitely make you cry. It's tear gas, and it's no fun to be hit with.
How to Design a Garden
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Designing a garden is about making an outdoor space that accommodates all the needs of the family. Learn how to plan and design at HowStuffWorks.
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?