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How Building Permits Work
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Building permits are the way counties, towns and municipalities enforce their codes to ensure that all buildings meet minimum safety and structural standards. When do you need one, and what does the process of getting one entail?
How All-in-one Exercise Equipment Works
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All-in-one exercise equipment is a great way to mix up your workout. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn about all-in-one exercise equipment.
How Squid Work
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Squid have been featured in sailing myths and legends for more than 300 years. Learn about squid, squid anatomy and find out what daily life for a squid is like.
10 Stars Who Died During the Filming of a Movie
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A number of things can cause a logistical bind on a movie set -- especially death. Read about 10 stars who died during the filming of a movie.
How Ugg Boots Work
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Do you own Ugg boots? How did Uggs become so popular? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
Can You ID All of These Cheeses From An Image?
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Cheese is one of the most popular foods of all time. Provolone, parmesan, gouda, feta, the list goes on. Some are orange, some are white, some are even blue. Can you identify the type of cheese from a single image? Prove it!
13 Iconic Photographs That Captured the World's Imagination
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Among the millions of pictures taken every year, some capture our hearts and stand the test of time. Here are the stories behind 13 of the most iconic.
How Presidential Memoirs Work
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With President Clinton's memoirs scheduled for release on June 22, there's a whole lot of talk going around about the nature of a presidential memoir. What is its purpose? What is the role of cold, hard facts in this type of book? How does it progress from idea to finished product? This week, find out what distinguishes a memoir from a general autobiography and see how a presidential memoir comes to be.
The 12 Most Aggressive Sharks
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Dangerous sharks may not hunt humans, but if they took a sample bite, they could do some serious damage. Which 10 sharks make up the worst in the ocean?
How Rat Rods Work
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Rat rods are one-of-a-kind hot rods that are rusty, weathered, beaten and occasionally full of bullet holes. Read more about rat rods at HowStuffWorks.