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How Do Geiger Counters Work?
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First developed in the 1920s, Geiger counters still use the same basic technology to detect radiation, but today can be the size of a smartphone.
Posse Comitatus: The 140-Year-Old Law That Affects U.S. Troops at the Border
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Posse comitatus is an idea and a U.S. law that leaves law enforcement to local authorities, not the feds. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
What Are 'Low-yield' Nuclear Weapons?
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The Trump administration wants to develop a new generation of low-yield nuclear weapons that could be used without launching an all-out nuclear war.
Does Everyone Have the Ability to Become a Genius?
Sudden savant syndrome can make you a math whiz or musical prodigy overnight. HowStuffWorks talked to an expert to find out how it happens.
Why We're Fat
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Knowing why we are fat will help us lose weight and promote good health. Learn about why we are fat at Discovery Health.
How to Moisturize When You've Got a Sunburn
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Moisturizing skin when you've got a sunburn reduces pain and speeds up recovery. Learn how to moisturize when you've got a sunburn at HowStuffWorks.
Think a Drone Is Spying on You? Here's What to Do
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Many people worry that drones will invade their privacy, though experts say the fear is greater than the actual threat.
6 Anti-inflammatory Foods You Should Be Eating
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HowStuffWorks looks at foods that lessen inflammation, including surprising choices like yogurt and maple syrup.
What's the Difference Between Restarting and Shutting Down My Computer?
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In the Windows operating system, shutdown and restart both can be used to turn off your PC. But they don't do it exactly the same way.
Does alcohol affect creativity?
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Just how linked are creative genius and a good cocktail? Find out if alcohol affects creativity at HowStuffWorks.