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How did the East India Company change the world?

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The British East India Company established major precedents for corporations. Read about Queen Elizabeth's East India Company's ruthless quest for profit.

How Far Can a Plane Glide if Its Engines Fail?

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It can definitely be done - we saw Capt. Sully Sullenberger successfully land an Airbus A320 without any engines, in the Hudson River no less. But just how far a plane can fly without its engines depends on a few different factors.

How to Register for Toys for Tots

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Register for Toys for Tots, and make the holidays a time your children will never forget. We'll show you how to register for Toys for Tots.

10 Press Exposés That Made a Difference

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Journalists have brought to national attention lots of issues that would otherwise remain hidden. Learn about some of them at HowStuffWorks.

What If You Eat Marijuana?

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Yes, you can eat marijuana, but turns out it can provide a much different -- and possibly more potent -- high than when you smoke it. Read on to find out ingested marijuana's effects on the body.

How Private Investigators Work

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Thanks to popular culture, many people have a clear mental image of the stereotypical private investigator. Find out whether the stereotypes about private investigators are true.

How Solitary Confinement Works

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The U.S. has thousands of prisoners in solitary confinement. But experts are now saying it does more harm than good. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

Why Are Certain Foods Eaten Mainly at Breakfast?

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Americans expect certain foods for breakfast. But why did these particular foods end up as morning meals? HowStuffFoods lets the foods tell the story.

Popular Commercial Slogans Quiz

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Those of us who have grown up around TV can't help but have heads full of snappy slogans and jaunty jingles from watching (or really, just listening to) commercials. But can you match them with the right brands?

Pedestrian Deaths in the U.S. on the Rise

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Pedestrian deaths are up in the U.S. and many factors are to blame. What can be done to stop it? HowStuffWorks looks several ideas from experts.

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