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Branch Davidians and David Koresh's End of the World
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In 1993, FBI officials and other law enforcement agents became locked in a 51-day standoff with the Branch Davidians, a religious sect living on a 940-acre farm and compound near Waco, Texas, led by self-proclaimed prophet David Koresh.
Why Are School Buses Yellow?
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The iconic "school bus yellow" was the invention of an educator named Frank Cyr. But if yellow is so good for visibility, why don't all fire trucks use it too?
How Medically Assisted Suicide Works
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Medically assisted suicide is a polarizing topic. Let's look at the pros and cons of this very difficult issue at HowStuffWorks.
10 Questions Kids Might Ask Their Parents About Smoking
Questions kids might ask their parents about smoking include if they will get addicted. See 10 questions kids might ask about smoking to be prepared.
How Cremation Works
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First, you burn the body until only brittle, pulverized bones are left. These remains are pulverized into ashes, and then placed into urns -- or diamonds, coral reefs and even outer space.
How Fabric Displays Work
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Fabric displays are revolutionizing the marketing and fashion industries by incorporating LED lights into the fabric. Learn more about fabric displays.
Can You Identify These Old School Cars?
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There is nothing like the leather, wood and brass that many old school cars proudly display in their interiors. And what about those engines? Simple but effective. But can you identify these old school classics from just one image? Good luck!
The American Muscle Car Quiz
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Big, wide, bold and brash ... they just look fast even when standing still don't they. But how much do you know about American muscle cars? Especially those launched in the 1960s and '70s? Let's see, shall we?
How Coffee Works
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This stimulant drink comes from beans that are roasted and ground and, for many of us, it's a staple of life. But do you know where coffee grows and how it gets to America? How a French roast differs from an Italian roast? What a coffee cherry is? Or how decaffeinated coffee is made?
How Political Polling Works
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Almost every day it seems like there is a new poll out tracking the president's performance or some political issue. But who selects the people who respond to these polls? And can you trust the numbers?