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Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of These Debunked Conspiracy Theories
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Is the world run by the Illuminati or just some reptilian overlords? Test your knowledge of conspiracy theories with this HowStuffWorks quiz.
Removable Wallpaper: The Temporary Trend That's Sticking Around
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The glue, the scraping, the mess, the hours of torture and pain. If the idea of using wallpaper anywhere in your home conjures up images of sheer agony, then temporary, removable paper was made for you.
Ragdoll Cats Are the Floppiest, Friendliest Felines Around
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HowStuffWorks gets to know the ragdoll cat, best known for getting floppy in the arms of its owner.
Who Was Your Soulmate in a Past Life?
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What would the other half of your soul be like in a past life? Perhaps in a previous life, you were paired with your perfect match, and you spent your days hand in hand. Take a trip to the past to meet them!
Lana Clarkson and the Deadly Allure of Show Biz
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The highs and lows of show business are the stuff of legend. Behind the success, the glitz and the glamour, are the darker features of the industry: disappointment, failure, obscurity and, on occasion, horrific violence.
How Sewing Machines Work
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Sewing machines turned a tedious task into something fast and easy. Learn about the inner workings of sewing machines and see expert reviews and prices for sewing machines.
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.
How Autopilot Works
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Autopilot is a sophisticated system that can perform the same duties that a pilot can. Learn about autopilot and find out how autopilot controls a plane.
How Basketball Works
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The squeak of the shoes, the roar of the coach, the jab of the elbow! To many of us, basketball is the American pastime.
How Tuning Forks Work
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Pianos lose their tuning, guitars fall out of key -- even church organs need to be tuned every now and then. For centuries, the only sure-fire way to tell if an instrument was in tune was to use a tuning fork.