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How the FBI Works
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The FBI is explained in this article. Learn about the FBI.
Can You Pass This Difficult General Knowledge Test?
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Throughout our lives, we all learn a few facts that stick with us no matter how long we live. Do you think you know everything there is to know about all types of subjects? Then it's time to show your stuff by taking this quiz!
How Do Catapults Work?
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How does the ancient catapult work? It doesn't seem like twisted rope and wooden gears or levers would be able to get up the speed to launch heavy loads a great distance.
You Need It Like a Hole in the Head: The Ancient Medical Art of Trepanation
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Drilling a hole in somebody's skull was all the rage 4,000 to 12,000 years ago. In fact, 5 to 10 percent of skulls from this period have a hole in them, made while the person was still alive. The question is, why?
How Telemedicine Can Help You During COVID-19 and Beyond
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Since the COVID-19 outbreak has people self-quarantining, telemedicine has become a big alternative. But if you've never done it, what can you expect?
13 Countries With Green-White-Red Flags
A nation doesn't design its flag all willy-nilly. These countries with green, white, and/or red flags picked those colors for specific reasons.
How Tether Car Racing Works
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Tether car racing is a high-speed hobby sport that began in the 1930s. Read more about tether cars at HowStuffWorks.
How GenForum Works
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GenForum is a social networking site that has become very popular. Learn all about GenForum at HowStuffWorks.
Why is it considered unlucky to leave a hat on the bed?
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If you're one of the clueless citizens who's laid a hat on a bed, welcome to the club. Apparently, we've all doomed ourselves to evil spirits as guests. According to this superstition, anyway.
Where Did the 'DEE-FENSE' Sports Chant Come From?
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At many sports games, you'll hear the cry 'DEE-FENSE.' HowStuffWorks finds out who started it and why.