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How Building Permits Work
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Building permits are the way counties, towns and municipalities enforce their codes to ensure that all buildings meet minimum safety and structural standards. When do you need one, and what does the process of getting one entail?
10 Innovative Architects to Watch
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Move over, Gaudi, Gehry and Wright. There are some new architectural players on the scene, and they're shaping our world in unique and innovative ways.
10 Cretaceous Animals That Weren't Dinosaurs
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The dinos hog all the Cretaceous headlines. Do you have any idea what else scurried, hopped and otherwise cruised around Earth before the K-T mass extinction?
40 Home Remedies for Arthritis
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There are many home remedies that can help you cope with arthritis. Learn what simple household treatments can ease and even prevent arthritis pain.
How Green Pavement Works
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Green pavement is porous, meaning that it permits water to seep through to the ground. Learn why green pavement is good for the environment.
1959 Cadillac Cyclone
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The 1959 Cadillac Cyclone was the last of a short-lived genre of 'dream cars.' Read about its designer and see photos of this futuristic car.
10 Things You Should Never Throw Away
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There are items we consciously recycle and items we toss without a second thought. Here are 10 things you should never throw away at HowStuffWorks.
How Cremation Works
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First, you burn the body until only brittle, pulverized bones are left. These remains are pulverized into ashes, and then placed into urns -- or diamonds, coral reefs and even outer space.
10 Historically Pivotal Murders
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Few crimes can change history more than murder. Learn which historically pivotal murders sent shock waves through the public psyche at HowStuffWorks.
How Launching a Boat Works
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Launching a boat can be more challenging than you think. Check out HowStuffWorks to learn more about launching a boat.