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How Ponzi Schemes Work
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A Ponzi scheme is a carefully orchestrated financial scam that's completely illegal. Learn how Ponzi schemes begin and how scammers generate big money.
How Grow Houses Work
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Grow houses are homes devoted to growing marijuana. Learn why grow houses may be in your neighborhood, especially if you live in Cali or Vancouver.
1930-1939 Ford Trucks
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Ford's depression battle plan was simple: Build better cars and trucks. Explore 1930s Ford trucks -- and find great photos -- in this article.
How Traffic Works
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Traffic can cause us to spend up to two weeks in our car each year. Learn about traffic and find out which cities have the worst traffic in the world.
How Human Migration Works
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Human migration is the idea that humans developed in Africa and then spread to Europe and Asia. Learn about human migration and how human migration works.
Have we reached peak oil?
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Oil is a nonrenewable resource. Have we found all the oil there is to find, or is there more out there somewhere? What's the best way to wean ourselves from our oil dependency?
How Olympic Timing Works
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In timed Olympic events, the difference between the gold and the silver can come down to a fraction of a second. You won't find that kind of accuracy in your typical wristwatch. Find out about the systems (and backup systems) that keep Olympic timing honest.
How the One Man Star Wars Trilogy Works
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Learn about Charles Ross, his "One Man 'Star Wars' Trilogy" show and his love for geeks and "Star Wars."
How a Memorandum of Understanding Works
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A memorandum of understanding can be perfect in situations where a contract is too formal, but a handshake isn't enough. Read about MOUs at HowStuffworks.
How Woolly Mammoths Worked
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Hop in your time machine, set the clock back a few thousand years and meet some woolly wonders. They even have a few things to teach us about the fate of modern elephants.