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How Calculators Work
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Calculators may show up anywhere in our lives that numbers do -- from calculus class to restaurants. See how calculators work.
How Nonstick Cookware Works
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Nonstick cookware lets you cook with less cleanup time and less fat. Learn what lets a nonstick coating stick to pans but not to your pancakes.
Why in the World Do U.S. Presidents Pardon Turkeys?
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Every year the U.S. president pardons a turkey and Americans eat it up. Not the bird, but the ceremony. How did this priceless tradition even start?
How Dual-clutch Transmissions Work
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Dual-clutch transmissions offer the best of manual and automatic transmissions and are becoming increasingly popular. Learn about dual-clutch transmissions.
How do I know if my banking app is secure?
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How do I know if my banking app is secure? In this article by HowStuffWorks.com, learn how to know if your banking app is secure.
How the Orion CEV Will Work
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NASA needs a vehicle capable of carrying crew and payloads to Earth orbit, the moon and Mars. Learn about the basics of the new crew exploration vehicle.
What does not guilty by reason of insanity mean?
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What does it mean when a person is found not guilty of a crime by reason of insanity? How is this decided?
How can intestinal bacteria like E. coli infect a vegetable like spinach?
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How can intestinal bacteria like E. coli infect a vegetable like spinach? Check out this article to find out about E.coli and food contamination.
The Powerball 'Tipping Point': What Size Jackpot Makes You Play?
This weekend's Powerball lottery is up to $800 million. Is that enough to get you to play?
Study Solves Why Drinking Gives You the Munchies
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Researchers from Penn State University College of Medicine suggest that a shared circuit in the brain could be one reason why heavy drinking and high-fat 'junk food' cravings go hand in hand.