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How Do Solar Panels Work?
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Solar cells use sunlight to produce electricity. But is the 'solar revolution' upon us? Learn all about solar cells, silicon solar cells and solar power.
10 Press Exposés That Made a Difference
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Journalists have brought to national attention lots of issues that would otherwise remain hidden. Learn about some of them at HowStuffWorks.
Are Elderly Criminals Punished Differently Than Younger Offenders?
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Judges usually can take age into consideration when sentencing an older person convicted of a crime. HowStuffWorks looks what the law says.
Why Is Chuck Short for Charles and Dick Short for Richard?
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There's no 'U' in Charles or 'B' in William, so how did those get to be the nicknames? HowStuffWorks investigates.
Can You Name the Historical Figure From a Legendary Fact About Them?
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Earth wouldn't be Earth without the epic people who do things like invent the internet, travel around the world in 80 days and yell, "Eureka!" Learn about the coolest accomplishments in history and try to match these historical figures to the legendary fact.
Annie Londonderry Bicycled Around the World and Into the Record Books
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At age 23, Annie Cohen Kopchovsky, aka Annie Londonderry, set out on an around-the-world cycling adventure. Why did she do it and did she make it?
Can You Identify These Classic Cars From the Movies That Made Them Famous?
The right car in a film can make a larger impact than the actor driving it! Can you identify these cars from the movies that made them famous (or semi-famous)?
Is All That Shines Really Sterling Silver?
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The Brits standardized what it means for an item to be sterling silver way back in the 14th century. But how can you tell if something is sterling or not?
Can You Match the Quote to the Book Character?
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Great books are more than just captivating stories and unforgettable characters; many also come with quotes that become bigger than the book that birthed them. Take out quiz to see if you can remember which literary character uttered these memorable lines.
How Adhesive Tape Works
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In 1925, after an auto paint job gone wrong, a young research assistant was struck by the idea for adhesive tape. But how does tape actually stick, and how are we able to peel it off a roll?