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What is virtual memory?
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I keep hearing about "virtual memory" in computers. What is that? How can memory be "virtual"?
What are Gouraud shading and texture mapping in 3-D video games?
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If you look at the description of some 3-D video games, you'll see references to Gouraud shading or texture mapping. Learn what these terms mean.
Why does the stock market use fractions?
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The origin of stock market fractions dates back to the establishment of the American stock market. Learn where stock fractions came from.
How does stearic acid work in skin cleansers?
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How does stearic acid work in skin cleansers? Learn how stearic acid works in skin cleansers at HowStuffWorks.
The Ultimate MRI Quiz
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An MRI machine is more than just a big, claustrophobia-inducing tube. How much do you know about what's going on inside -- or what's going on inside your body while you're in there?
What is carrageenan?
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I notice that most foods I eat have normal-sounding ingredients except one -- this stuff called "carrageenan." What is carrageenan?
How to Treat Diarrhea with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine uses different treatments for diarrhea depending on the symptoms. Learn more about traditional treatment types.
How Todd Bol Started the Little Free Library Movement
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HowStuffWorks takes a look at the genesis and expansion of the Little Free Library Movement started by Todd Bol in 2009.
You've Heard of Smallpox, But What Was the Great Pox?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the surprising relationship between syphilis and smallpox.
What's the Shelf Life of a Ketchup Packet?
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They're convenient and sort of free, but do ketchup packets last forever? HowStuffWorks went straight to the source, Heinz, to get some answers.