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How the Hyperloop Works
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Ready for a fifth mode of transportation? Elon Musk is. He's sketched out a proposal for a nearly supersonic transportation system that could shoot you from San Francisco to Los Angeles faster than you can watch an episode of "Game of Thrones."
How Dominoes Works
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Dominoes is an extremely popular game that has nothing to do with setting them up and knocking them down. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about dominoes.
Where should I sit to get the best ride on a roller coaster?
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You've waited in line, and now it's time to board the roller coaster for the thrill ride of your life. If you're lucky enough to get to pick your seat, which car should you choose for the best ride experience?
How to Get Ketchup Out of Clothes
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Ketchup stains have been around as long as hot dogs and french fries. There are some simple and easy stain removal tips to clean clothes. Learn to clean ketchup stains.
What is contagious shooting?
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Police fired 50 shots at three apparently unarmed men in a car leaving a bachelor party in New York this weekend, and investigators still aren't sure why.
Cranberries 101
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Rich in vitamin C and low in fat, cranberries have been used for centuries in everything from medicine to a dye. Check out cranberries 101.
Buddy Alcorn Mercury: Profile of a Custom Car
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The Buddy Alcorn Mercury was one of the best-executed custom cars of its time. Learn about this 1950 Mercury custom car created by the Ayala brothers.
Could a gamma-ray burst wipe out all life on Earth?
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When a huge star collapses, it releases massive amounts of radiation in concentrated streams. If one of those streams hit Earth, it wouldn't be pretty. But where should we put "gamma-ray bursts" on our list of anxieties?
What type of countertop needs the least amount of maintenance?
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Some countertops need less maintenance than others. Should you purchase granite or concrete? Find out which countertop needs the least maintenance.
Tuskegee Syphilis Study: Failing to Treat Black Men for 40 Years
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The Tuskegee syphilis study, also known as the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Untreated Syphilis Study at Tuskegee, is one of the most infamous chapters in the history of U.S. public health and scientific research. PHS, in collaboration with the Tuskegee Institute, conducted the study, which aimed to observe the natural history of untreated syphilis in Black men from Macon County, Alabama.