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How Body Armor Works
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Look at hard body armor and other modern armor technologies to see how they can stop bullets.
Is alcohol more dangerous than ecstasy?
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In Britain, illegal drugs are ranked as A, B, or C. Class A is supposed to be the most harmful, and Class C is supposed to be the least harmful. A recent study shows that the rankings may be all mixed up.
How the Nintendo 3DS Works
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The Nintendo 3DS portable video game system lets you play in 3-D without having to wear special glasses. See how the Nintendo 3DS works.
How Earthquakes Work
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An earthquake is one of the most terrifying phenomena that nature can dish up. We generally think of the ground we stand on as "rock-solid" and completely stable. An earthquake can shatter that perception instantly, and often with extreme violence.
How can plane travel increase the risk of heart attack?
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How can plane travel increase the risk of having a heart attack? Learn why plane travel encourages blood clots that can increase the risk of heart attack.
Is there a light 10 billion times brighter than the sun?
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A synchrotron can produce light that can be used to "read" ancient texts that have been badly damaged. Find out what a synchrotron is and how it is used.
Why are some people more ticklish than others?
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Find out why some people are more ticklish than others at HowStuffWorks.
Do battery saver apps really work?
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Are battery-saving apps the cure for power-hungry phones? Find out if battery-saving apps really work.
How Narcissism Works
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Are we becoming raging narcissists? Probably not, but that doesn't mean your selfie habit is healthy. Learn more about narcissism at HowStuffWorks.
Lipitor: What You Need to Know
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Lipitor is a cholesterol-lowering medication. Learn more about Lipitor at HowStuffWorks.