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How Solitary Confinement Works
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The U.S. has thousands of prisoners in solitary confinement. But experts are now saying it does more harm than good. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Muons: The Subatomic Particles Shaking Up the World of Physics
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First discovered in the late 1930s, muons are passing through you and everything around you at a speed close to light, as cosmic rays strike particles in our planet's atmosphere. So what are muons and how are they informing the new physics?
1903-1919 Ford Trucks
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Ford trucks grew from a humble start in 1903 to the creation of an empire with the 1909 Ford Model T. Learn about the early years of Ford trucks.
How Auto Transport Works
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Auto transport companies transfer vehicles to different destinations. Learn how cars get from the manufacturer to the dealerships with auto transports.
How the ESRB Works
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With sales topping $7 billion last year, the focus on game ratings will only intensify. Find out how the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) rates games, how the ratings are enforced, and how ratings affect game sales.
What's the Biggest State in the U.S.A.?
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The United States is divided into 50 states, small and large. So which is the biggest state in the U.S.A.?
5 Appliances You Should Consider Buying Used
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Here are 5 appliances you should consider buying used. Learn 5 appliances you should consider buying used from HowStuffWorks.com.
1953 Buick Wildcat
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The 1953 Buick Wildcat was a 'dream car' presented to auto shows and slated for destruction. Find out how at least one Wildcat escaped the scrap heap.
How E85 Ethanol Flex Fuel Works
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Learn what E85 is and why some people believe this alternative fuel has the potential to reduce our nation's dependence on foreign oil.
Oak Ridge, Tennessee: America's Secret Atomic City
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The Manhattan Project built the city of Oak Ridge in rural Tennessee, where secret facilities produced uranium-235 for the atomic bomb.