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How Working on a Cruise Ship Works
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Working on a cruise ship isn't just working 9-to-5 and sipping free drinks on the Lido deck. Read our guide at HowStuffWorks.
The Inconvenient Truth Behind Revolutionary Icon Che Guevara
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Revolutionary Che Guevara has become the personification to all those who want to defy the establishment. But his full true story is one of a ruthless killer who died a sad, unceremonious death.
How the Tesla Turbine Works
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The Tesla turbine was one of the many inventions of Nikola Tesla, the father of alternating current. Learn more about the Tesla turbine.
How Maggot Therapy Works
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Maggot therapy can help clean wounds faster and promote faster healing. See why these creepy crawlies are used on skin in maggot therapy.
What Causes Tornadoes? How Tornadoes Work
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Tornadoes leave destruction in their wake. Learn why tornadoes rotate, how experts rate tornadoes and view pictures of damage caused by tornadoes.
Old Railroads
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The age of old railroads saw the birth of the first railroad lines and mass transportation on rail. Read more about old railroads in America.
Ultimate Guide to 'Cars'
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'Cars,' which is about a NASCAR-style race car, is the latest Pixar animated film. Go behind the scenes with the director of the movie, John Lasseter.
Ultimate Guide to the Abruzzo Wine Region
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The Abruzzo wine region is among Italy's best. Learn all about the Abruzzo wine region at HowStuffWorks.
Why do trans fat and saturated fat get such a bad rap?
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Trans fat and saturated fat get a bad rap because they raise your cholesterol. Learn which foods have trans fat and saturated fat and how to avoid them.
Can You Name These Hot Cars From '77?
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If you were going to check out "Star Wars" at the drive-in back in 1977, would you have rolled up in your Oldsmobile Toronado or a sleek Alfa Romeo Spider? There were lots of cars to choose from, so hop in your time machine and see which ones you remember!