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How Steam Engines Work

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Steam engines powered all early locomotives, steam boats and factories -- they fueled the Industrial Revolution. Learn how the steam engine produces power!

How Fringe Benefits Work

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Fringe benefits can really entice you into taking a job. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about fringe benefits.

How Water-powered Clocks Work

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Water-powered clocks are explained in this article. Learn about water-powered clocks.

Afrofuturism: Where Technology, Culture and the Black Experience Meet

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Afrofuturism isn't just about placing a Black person in a futuristic landscape. It takes into account the challenges Black people face and allows them to imagine futures of their own making.

How the Environment Has Changed Since the First Earth Day 51 Years Ago

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It's been 51 years since the first Earth Day, and while progress has been made in some areas, humanity still has had a major impact on the planet.

Ulysses S. Grant Was One of the Greatest Military Generals in U.S. History

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As the commanding general of the Union Army, Grant helped save the United States during the Civil War. But how was he as the 18th U.S. president?

Why We Need Artificial Gravity for Long Space Missions

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NASA and other agencies have been studying artificial gravity in hopes they will someday use it to help astronauts combat the effects of weightlessness in space. How close are we to that reality?

What if sea levels rose 12 inches?

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Figuring out how to deal with rising sea levels isn't some kind of purely academic exercise. It's happening. So how do we deal with it, especially if the sea rises a foot in our lifetime?

Reflexology: Bogus, Beneficial or a Bit of Both?

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The ancient art of reflexology focuses on pressure points exclusively on hands and feet. HowStuffWorks looks at whether it really relieves stress.

Polaris Star: How to Spot the North Star in the Night Sky

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Polaris, also known as the North Star, is almost exactly over the celestial North Pole, making it extremely useful for navigation (and for making wishes on, as well).

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