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How Does Measles Reset Your Immune System?
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Research shows that measles leaves you vulnerable to other infectious diseases. HowStuffWorks investigates how measles resets your immune system.
What if a black hole formed near our solar system?
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Black holes have serious pull, and they're not afraid to use it. Could one of these skulking bad boys ever arise in our home, sweet (solar system) home?
How Does GPS Work?
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For less than $100, you can get a pocket-sized gadget that will tell you exactly where you are on Earth at any moment. As long as you have a GPS receiver and a clear view of the sky, you'll never be lost again. Learn more!
How GPS Phones Work
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GPS phones can pinpoint a location, give directions and provide information about businesses. Learn about GPS phones and how GPS receivers determine a location.
Can You Pass US Geography?
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Global positioning systems have nothing on you! This U.S. geography quiz is made for folks like you who dare to click through to take a test about America's new and oldest territories. Conquer this terrain test like the early American settlers carved out maps in their sleep. Scroll on!
The Ultimate GPS Quiz
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No one likes to be lost. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is the modern successor to maps, start positions and landmarks, all of which help us find our way on land or sea. Developed by the U.S. military, the GPS is actually a constellation of 27 Earth-orbiting satellites (24 in operation and three extras in case one fails). Take this quiz to learn more about using the GPS.
How to Use your Laptop as GPS
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Instead of buying a GPS system, you may want to know how to use your laptop as GPS. Learn how to use your laptop as GPS in this article.
Can my car tell me the speed limit?
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Sticking to the car speed limit is the best way to avoid flashing blue lights. Isn't there a way to learn the car speed limit from, well, your car?
What Is the Chandler Wobble?
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The Chandler wobble is the change in the spin of Earth on its axis. Learn more about the Chandler wobble at HowStuffWorks.
How MOAB Works
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When the U.S. Air Force tested the MOAB last year, it tested one of the largest conventional bombs ever built. MOAB stands for Massive Ordnance Air Burst, and it's not for the faint-hearted. Find out how it fits into the U.S. arsenal.