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How Do Bacteria Reproduce?
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Bacteria are both friend and foe to humanity. They cause and cure health problems, make rotting food stink and give sourdough its delicious taste. Find out how these countless tiny microbes accomplish all of this and more.
How Social Security Numbers Work
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Social Security numbers are assigned to each individual citizen by the federal government. Learn about Social Security numbers and how Social Security numbers are used.
How Stinger Missiles Work
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The Stinger missile is a deadly man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) that can be rapidly deployed by ground troops. It's lightweight, combat-proven and has a greater than 90 percent success rate. So how are Stingers used and against whom?
How Military Camouflage Works
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Camouflage is critical in military operations. Learn about different types of camouflage and see how the art of blending in is keeping up with modern detection systems.
How Missile Defense Systems Will Work
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What once was "Star Wars" under Reagan is now National Missile Defense under Bush. Learn more about the technology behind the system.
How Cloud Storage Works
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Cloud storage involves storing data on multiple virtual servers that are generally hosted by third parties. Learn more about how cloud storage works.
Can animals predict the weather?
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If animals predict the weather, could they save human lives? Learn if animals predict the weather, or if they have a meteorolgoical sixth sense.
How did Nikola Tesla change the way we use energy?
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Who made it possible to light up your home at night? Thomas Edison, right? Yes, but without the work of Nikola Tesla, we would be living in a different world.
How Slot Car Racing Works
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Slot car racing became popular in the 1960s and is still going strong. Read about the history and science of slot car racing.
How Does Photosynthesis Work?
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Artificial photosynthesis allows us to replicate one of nature's miracles. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about artificial photosynthesis.