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Are junkyard parts worth your time?
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Is it worth your time to rummage through a junkyard to find an old replacement part? Read about whether or not the hunt for junkyard parts is worth it.
What Are the 17 Symptoms of PTSD?
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Post-traumatic stress disorder was first described by a doctor treating patients during the Civil War. Learn about post-traumatic stress disorder.
How Cults Work
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Separate fact from propaganda and learn what a cult actually is and look at some of the more notable cult incidents in recent history.
How do painkillers know where you hurt?
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As kids, we couldn't use big words to describe our scrapes, but we could point, and somehow the medicine knew where we hurt. It still does. How?
How Geniuses Work
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Without a doubt, Einstein was a genius. They're easy to spot, but it's difficult to explain exactly what makes a person a genius. Learn why.
9 Halloween Attractions That Went Too Far
Can a Halloween attraction be sued for being too scary? It's already happened. When else did attractions get out of control - at least for some visitors?
Baldness: Types and Treatments
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How can you prevent baldness before you lose all your hair? Learn the causes and types of baldness, and read about different treatments for hair loss.
How Automatic Braking Systems Work
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How much do you know about automatic braking systems? Keep reading to discover How Automatic Braking Systems Work!
10 Cool Tools
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Unlike the hammers and chisels collecting cobwebs in garages everywhere, these high-tech tools have worked on everything from revolving water slides to boxing robots.
How Airport Security Works
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According to the Department of Homeland Security 730 million people travel on passenger jets every year. Are these folks safe? Find out how high-tech solutions are being used to make flying as safe as possible.