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How Life Insurance Works
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Life insurance provides money for your loved ones in the event you die and cannot take of them. Learn more about how life insurance works.
Bottled Water Basics: How Many Bottles of Water in a Gallon, and More
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For a seemingly basic food product, bottled water has generated its share of controversy. Find out why.
How Lying Works
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Lying is a common behavior that nevertheless drives people crazy. Why do we lie? How do you catch someone lying? And why is it so hard to tell the truth?
How Arthritis Works
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Arthritis is swelling in one or more of your joints that causes pain and stiffness. Learn about the different types of arthritis and arthritis treatment.
How Avalanches Work
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Learn how avalanches form, how long you can stay alive while buried under an avalanche and what steps you can take to survive.
How the North American Eagle Works
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Team North American Eagle is on course to win the land speed record. Learn who team North American Eagle are and how they could win the race.
10 Weird Patents That Google Owns
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If you thought Google Glass was 'out there,' you'll be more surprised reading about these 10 weird patents that Google Owns at HowStuffWorks.
How Earthquake-resistant Buildings Work
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Sometimes it seems as though Earth has been hitting the caffeine a little too hard, with all the shakes from earthquakes. So, how do structures stand strong amid all those quakes?
How the European Union Works
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What does the EU do and why would countries want to leave - or join - it? HowStuffWorks looks at the role of the European Union.
How Ramjets Work
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Imagine whipping through the sky at thousands of miles per hour. This special type of jet engine can do exactly that.