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How Social Security Works
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Social Security pays benefits to retired and disabled Americans. Learn how the Social Security system works and why some say Social Security is bankrupt.
Making a Toll-Free Call? How These Numbers Work
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Toll-free numbers are free for callers, making them ideal for businesses. Learn how toll-free numbers work at HowStuffWorks.
Top 10 Structurally Amazing Bridges
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Bridges move cars, trains, bikes and people, among other things. These 10 may even move your soul with their engineering ingenuity and beauty. So which 10 make the cut?
How Federal Taxes Work
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Federal taxes are somewhat complicated. Learn about how federal taxes work at HowStuffWorks.
How AIDS Works
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HIV continues to be a major global public health issue, having claimed more than 35 million lives so far.
How FEMA Works
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FEMA has been providing emergency relief for hurricanes, earthquakes, toxic contamination and more since 1979. Read more about how FEMA works.
10 New Uses for Old Inventions
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You think you really know an invention until -- whammo -- someone comes up with a new use for it. Ointment that soothes tired cow teats and treats baldness? Who would have thought?
How Embalming Works
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You may know that the ancient Egyptians used embalming in mummification. But they weren't the first to embalm their dead, nor were they the last. In fact, it's still being done today.
How Snus Works
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First there was Volvo. Then came IKEA. Well get ready for the next major Swedish export: snus, a smokeless tobacco product, similar to dip or chew.
10 Classic Hollywood Cliches Still Used Today
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Ever notice how certain movie tropes pop up repeatedly? Here are 10 classic Hollywood clichés still used today from HowStuffWorks.