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How a Nuclear Reactor Works
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Over the years, nuclear reactors have been viewed as both a miracle and a menace. How does a nuclear reactor do its job? And what happens when something goes wrong?
10 Child Prodigies
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Some kids have a lot of talent in music, art or math. Then there are those who are gifted beyond belief.
How Anarchism Works
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Anarchism is often associated with chaos and violence, but the philosophy is far more nuanced than that. Learn more about anarchism at HowStuffWorks.
10 Myths About Body Fat
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Myths about body fat abound. Get the scoop on some of the most common misconceptions with these 10 myths about body fat.
Home Remedies for High Cholesterol
High blood cholesterol is a major cause of heart attacks. Learn what those cholesterol numbers mean, and read about the home remedies that can help get your cholesterol under control.
How White-collar Crime Works
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White-collar crime typically involves fraud and other nonviolent crimes. Learn more about white-collar crime.
How Barbecue Works
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Almost every country in the world has some dish involving meat cooked over the fire. In the U.S., it's called barbecue. Come with us on a mouthwatering-journey through the history, politics and techniques of barbecue.
13 Overturned Supreme Court Cases
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The U.S. Supreme Court may be the highest court in the land, but the justices that sit on the bench sometimes reverse course. It doesn't happen often, but here are 13 Supreme Court cases in history that have been overturned.
How Hazing Works
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Hazing is usually associated with college pranks, but it's gotten deadlier over the past two decades. HowStuffWorks looks at the increase in hazing.
10 Worst Ways History Has Repeated Itself
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As they say, if we don't learn from history, we're doomed to repeat it. And as these 10 historical events prove, humans seem to be more prone to repeating than learning.