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Why are shoes so expensive?
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Ever wonder why shoes are so expensive? Sticker shock doesn't apply just to cars. Find out some reasons why shoes are so expensive.
28 Industrial Revolution Inventions That Shaped Our World
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Many inventions during the Industrial Revolution caused Europeans and Americans to move from an agricultural economy to an industrial one and changed the world forever. What were the top 10?
Can Cats Eat Grapes? Nope, and They Can't Have Raisins Either
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Grapes might seem like a healthy snack for humans, but can cats eat grapes safely? The answer is no.
How the Star Wars Program Didn't Work
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Back in 1983 when the Cold War was in full swing, the U.S. was looking for an effective new tactic to deter a nuclear strike. The "Star Wars" missile defensive initiative, however, wasn't it. Why not?
5 Strangest Vehicles Ever Made
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The 5 strangest vehicles ever made run the gamut from amphibious vehicles to vehicles modeled after desserts. Read about the 5 stranges vehicles ever.
How Opposed Piston Opposed Cylinder (OPOC) Engines Work
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of opposed piston opposed cylinder engines? Read about OPOC engines at HowStuffWorks.
How Landmines Work
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Landmines have killed or maimed over 1-million people since 1975. Find out how landmines work and what countries are doing to prevent landmine tragedies.
Will buildings ever be truly earthquake-proof?
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Most loss of life in earthquakes comes from people being trapped inside crumbling buildings. And engineers have come up with many techniques to lessen the structural damage. But is there a way to make a building completely earthquake-proof?
Space Architects Will Help Us Live and Work Among the Stars
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If our living space is to become outer space, we have a lot of challenges to address. And our first line of defense will be space architects.
Shhh! Don't Tell. There's a Secret Apartment Atop the Eiffel Tower
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The Eiffel Tower in Paris is topped by a secret apartment. HowStuffWorks takes a ride to the top.