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Can You Read the Word If We Give It to You Upside Down?
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Look, we're not going to swear you're the next Einstein if you ace this upside-down words quiz, but we do promise it's a great way to stretch your brain and get those neurons fired up. And with only 26 letters in the alphabet, how hard can it be to get a perfect score?
How Volcanoes Work
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Volcanoes are some of nature's most awe-inspiring displays, with everything from exploding mountaintops to rivers of lava. Learn how all the different types of volcanoes work.
5 Most Coveted Offshore Petroleum Reserves
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Untapped petroleum reserves dot the globe. Find out where these untapped petroleum reserves still exist and why oil companies covet them heavily.
How U.S. Public Broadcasting Works
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NPR and PBS have been on the air for years, amid recurring calls for government defunding. Learn more about U.S. public broadcasting at HowStuffWorks.
How Better Business Bureaus Work
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A Better Business Bureau tries to resolve disputes between consumers and businesses. Learn about Better Business Bureas, or BBBs, and how they work.
10 Press Exposés That Made a Difference
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Journalists have brought to national attention lots of issues that would otherwise remain hidden. Learn about some of them at HowStuffWorks.
How Midterm Elections Work
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Midterm elections in the U.S. don't get the public excited the way presidential elections do. But there's a lot at stake, actually, during these contests. Why do midterms exist, anyway?
How to Start a Community Garden
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A community garden might be the answer if you're strapped for green space. See how you can start a community garden even if you live in an apartment.
How Boat Towing Regulations Work
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Boat towing regulations vary by state. Check out HowStuffWorks to learn about each states boat towing regulations.
How Rosh Hashanah Works
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Rosh Hashanah is one of the most important holidays in the Jewish religion, celebrating the Jewish New Year and three other important themes.