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Harriet Tubman's Life and Impact on the Underground Railroad
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Harriet Tubman was a conductor on the Underground Railroad. But she was so much more. HowStuffWorks looks at this American legend.
How Scientology Works
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HowStuffWorks looks at the history and controversies behind the Church of Scientology and its founder, L. Ron Hubbard.
5 Reasons Commercial Airplanes Crash
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Although it doesn't happen often, large passenger jets crash for many reasons, from mechanical failure to pilot error.
10 Etiquette Rules Nobody Follows Anymore
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There are a few etiquette rules that nobody follows anymore, from wedding dress colors to RSVPs. See 10 old etiquette rules to learn more.
10 Careers Where You Can Eat for a Living
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You love to eat, and you need to money to live. View 10 careers where you can eat for a living at HowStuffWorks.
If You Recognize More Than 35 Of These Iconic Celebs, You're Probably A Baby Boomer
From Hollywood hunks like Marlon Brando or Paul Newman to singing sensations and sports heroes, baby boomers grew up admiring a whole different series of celebrities than their parents, and sorry millennials ... there's not a Kardashian in sight. See which ones you recognize with this quiz!
How Fire Tornadoes Work
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Inject heat, ash and fire into a spinning mass of air. Watch as a funnel of flames leaps from the ground, reaches for the heavens and then races forward to consume everything in its path. Is such a phenomenon possible?
Do Countries With Stricter Gun Laws Really Have Fewer Homicides?
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Ask a card-carrying member of the NRA and you'll get one answer. Ask a member of Everytown for Gun Safety and you'll get another. We look at the research that underlies this controversial topic.
How Patents Work
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Patents protect inventions and intellectual property from being copied. Learn about the uses of patents, the history of patents and about intellectual property law.
How Verbal Self-Defense Works
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A fascinating article that explains the techniques and science behind verbal self-defense!