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Babe Ruth

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Born in Baltimore in 1895, George Ruth Jr. became one of baseball's greatest players. Learn how Babe Ruth made baseball history at HowStuffWorks.

NASCAR Race Car Tracks

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Each NASCAR race car track is as unique as its location. Find out more about the individual features of the tracks, and view pictures and diagrams.

How Lincoln Cars Work

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The first Lincoln Model K offered the distinctive style and luxury that would become Lincoln's hallmark. Learn more about Lincoln's origins and cars.

How Biological and Chemical Warfare Works

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Chemical warfare and biological warfare is explained in this article. Learn about biological and chemical warfare.

How Automatic Transmissions Work

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An automatic transmission takes the pain of gear shifting out of your hands. Find out how an automatic transmission works and how it differs from a manual.

How Urban Legends Work

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Urban legends persist regardless of whether they are true or not. Read popular urban legends and learn why urban legends are culturally relevant.

How Nicotine Works

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Smoking or chewing tobacco makes many people feel good, even mildly euphoric. It's the nicotine that produces the buzz. Find out how nicotine affects the human body and what makes it so addictive.

Ever wonder how television works? The technology has been around long enough to seem ordinary, but the box that brings TV shows into your home is an amazing device. How is the picture formed? Where does the color come from? Let's find out!