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How Japanese Traditions Work
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Many Japanese traditions go back for hundreds of years. Find out about Japanese traditions at HowStuffWorks.
How Satanic Panic Worked
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Satanic panic caused Americans to worry about cult movements intent on sacrificing children. Learn more about how satanic panic worked.
10 Old Wives' Tales About Your Health
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If someone told you sugar makes kids hyper and cats are after your baby's air supply, you've heard some old wives' tales. Is there any truth in them?
Dream Meanings: Interpret Your Dreams & Unlock Their Secrets
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Your dreams hold hidden messages. Unlock the secrets of dream symbolism and discover what your subconscious is trying to tell you.
How the Scientific Method Works
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The scientific method is something that all of us use almost all of the time. Learn more about the scientific method and the steps of the scientific method.
10 Women Who Broke New Ground in Engineering
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One of the most travelled stretches of U.S. highway was designed by a woman who loved mathematics and wasn't interested in being a teacher. Who was she, and where is it?
10 Times Humanity Found the Answer (and Then Forgot)
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Could humanity be even farther ahead if we hadn't forgotten what we'd learned centuries ago? Learn about 10 times we forgot answers at HowStuffWorks.
What device did Douglas Engelbart invent?
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If this were trivia night, your team could probably summon this answer without breaking a sweat. But in true polymath style, Engelbart's signature invention is only part of his computer genius. Meet him.
How Quantum Computers Work
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Quantum computers use the power of atoms to perform memory and processing tasks. Learn why quantum computers will be faster than silicon-based computers.
How Sparta Turned Its Men Into Super-Soldiers — and Dancers
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Movies like '300' have popularized the image of ancient Spartans as super-warriors. But that's only part of the story