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How the Doppler Effect Works
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The Doppler effect is why you hear the sound from a moving object change as it nears and passes you. Find out how the Doppler effect works.
Project MKUltra: When the CIA Tested LSD on Unsuspecting Americans
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CIA obtained LSD for experimental purposes -- CIA operatives tested LSD on unsuspecting Americans in the 1950s. Read about the CIA and LSD in the 1950s.
How Zombies Work
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Even if you've never seen a zombie movie, you probably know something about the walking dead. But did you know that zombies have their roots in folklore and -- according to some researchers -- in real events in Haiti?
What happens when a state law contradicts a U.S. federal law?
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What happens when a state law contradicts a U.S. federal law? Find out which wins out when a state law contradicts a U.S. federal law.
How Solitary Confinement Works
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The U.S. has thousands of prisoners in solitary confinement. But experts are now saying it does more harm than good. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
10 Off-label Uses of Antidepressants
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Antidepressants are often used to treat things that aren't depression. Find out about off-label antidepressant use at HowStuffWorks.
How the U.S. Draft Works
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While the U.S. has no draft currently, it does require military registration via the Selective Service System. What does that mean and what would happen if a draft was reinstated?
How Speech Recognition Works
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Speech recognition allows people to compose documents and control their computers with their voice. Learn about the basic types.
How House Moving Works
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House moving means picking a house up from its foundation and setting it down elsewhere. See why house moving is an alternative to buying a new house.
How Chiggers Work
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Chiggers are tiny bugs that are known for delivering bites that itch intensely. Find out how chiggers work and learn about the chigger reproduction cycle.