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What Is a Watt?
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Amps, volts, watts, and ohms are the main units used for measuring electricity. Find out how amps, watts, volts, and ohms relate to electricity.
How Beekeeping Works
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Beekeeping is an ancient art with a fascinating history. Learn the ins and outs of beekeeping with HowStuffWorks.
How Sandbags Work
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There may be a time when all that stands between your home and the rising floodwaters are some sacks full of sand. Will this defense keep you safe?
How Graphic Novels Work
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Graphic novels tackle tough subjects too complicated for traditional media. Learn more about how graphic novels work.
10 Grossest Things in Your Body Right Now
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Human bodies are wonderlands of grossness. You might be shocked to know some of the nastiest things your body is harboring right this minute.
How Midterm Elections Work
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Midterm elections in the U.S. don't get the public excited the way presidential elections do. But there's a lot at stake, actually, during these contests. Why do midterms exist, anyway?
Top 10 Doomsday Prophecies
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It seems like every few years someone comes out with a new doomsday prophecy. From aliens and asteroids to floods and earthquakes, how do people think the world will end?
Meet the Trebuchet, the Castle-crushing Catapult of the Middle Ages
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Before the advent of gunpowder, enemy combatants used a powerful siege weapon called a trebuchet to forcefully launch projectiles - sometimes a large stone, a decapitated human head or a dead horse - at intended targets.
How TED Talks Work
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TED talks spread innovative ideas and exciting discoveries through 18-minute talks. Learn more about the history, production and impact of TED talks.
You Already Have This Surprisingly Simple Good Luck Charm
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A good luck charm is only as effective as your belief in it, but that's still powerful. It's like the placebo effect. What's the harm in a positive outlook?