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What is the origin of life on Earth?
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What is the origin of life on Earth? Learn about theories of evolution and the origin of life on Earth at HowStuffWorks.
How Computer Animation Works
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Computer animation makes possible many things that could not be done with traditional animation. Learn about this fast-growing field from HowStuffWorks.
How the Star Wars Program Didn't Work
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Back in 1983 when the Cold War was in full swing, the U.S. was looking for an effective new tactic to deter a nuclear strike. The "Star Wars" missile defensive initiative, however, wasn't it. Why not?
2000-2008 Cadillac
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The 2000-2008 Cadillac lineup helped revive Cadillac after a rough period in its history. Get the vital details on the Cadillac models of this era.
How the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Works
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The California Air Resources Board regulates air quality in the state of California. Find out more about the California Air Resources Board in this article.
How the Raspberry Pi Works
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The Raspberry Pi may be the device that gets us back to computing basics. And that's a very good thing. Learn what Raspberry Pi is all about.
10 Awesome New Inventions You'll Never Hear About
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Despite all the Slinkies, Band-Aids and BIC pens out there, many patented inventions that push the boundaries of innovation will likely never see widespread use, like this car that's grown organically and emits pure oxygen.
How Face Transplants Work
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A face transplant may be difficult to imagine, but doctors can now transplant part, or all, of a face from a donor. Read about the face transplant.
How Mold-A-Rama Works
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Just drop in some coins and watch as plastic is molded into a train, gorilla or Frankenstein's monster. Learn more about Mold-A-Rama at HowStuffWorks.
How Airbags Work
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Do airbags reduce the risk of injury in crashes? Learn about airbags and see the Mythbusters test airbag explosions in a video from Discovery Channel.