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Do slim jims trigger side-impact airbags?
If you use a slim jim to unlock a car door, is there a risk of the side-impact airbag deploying? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
How the North American Eagle Works
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Team North American Eagle is on course to win the land speed record. Learn who team North American Eagle are and how they could win the race.
10 Most Corrupt Countries in the World — As Far As We Know
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In order to measure the most corrupt countries in the world, it's important to first understand what makes a country corrupt. According to Transparency International, a global coalition against corruption, corruption is "the abuse of entrusted power for private gain."
How to Volunteer for Missing Persons
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Do you want to volunteer for missing persons? Learn how to volunteer for missing persons at HowStuffWorks.
Alien Sightings: Probing the Influx of UFO Reports
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For centuries, people have been reporting sightings of strange objects in the sky - unidentified flying objects (though UAP is the term du jour). These events continue to captivate the world.
Why Is Ayn Rand Still So Popular Today?
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Part-Time Genius podcast examines why Ayn Rand is still such a political rock star.
How bad for you is high-fructose corn syrup?
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High-fructose corn syrup, or HFCS, is in nearly everything you eat. Is high-fructose corn syrup worse than sugar and other artifical sweeteners?
How does President Obama plan to fix the federal deficit?
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How does President Obama plan to fix the federal deficit? Learn about Obama's plan to fix the federal deficit over the next decade.
Why Is the Iowa Caucus So Important?
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The Iowa caucus is one of the most important in the presidential election process. HowStuffWorks looks at why a win here is so critical to candidates.
How Colonialism Works
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Before World War II, a third of the world's population lived a territory controlled by a colonial power. HowStuffWorks examines colonialism.