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How Dust Storms Work

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Though they're outranked by other, more dangerous natural phenomena, dust storms can still do serious damage to life and property. What causes these massive storms?

How Plasma Donation Works

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There are two types of plasma donations -- the plasma's the same, it's just the method of donation that differs. Find out how plasma donation works.

Are there any risks associated with the production of wind energy?

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Wind farms are touted for their ability to capture a clean, renewable energy source. Is producing wind energy as beneficial as it seems, or are there any downsides?

How the Grim Reaper Works

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The Grim Reaper is the black-cloaked, scythe-wielding personification of death. Learn why the Grim Reaper is so grim and why he's a guy.

How Prisons Work

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Discover how prisons works and explore this incredibly complex system. Keep reading to learn how prisons work and what life is like on the inside.

How incomplete is the fossil record?

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The fossil record is far from being complete. Just how incomplete is the fossil record? Learn about the fossil record in this article.

10 Most Corrupt Countries in the World — As Far As We Know

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In order to measure the most corrupt countries in the world, it's important to first understand what makes a country corrupt. According to Transparency International, a global coalition against corruption, corruption is "the abuse of entrusted power for private gain."

6 Wild Cats Still Found Roaming the U.S.

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HowStuffWorks takes a look at six large cats still to be found existing in the wild in the United States.

Are Wolverines Dangerous?

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Wolverines are the ultimate cold weather survivors - cagey and smart. HowStuffWorks gets to know these berserker weasels of the north.

Insights on Alzheimer's From the Long-running Nun Study

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HowStuffWorks looks at the long-running study on nuns and Alzheimer's disease and the various lessons learned over the decades.

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