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Why Do We Yawn?
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What makes us yawn and why does it seem to be contagious? Find the answers to these questions and more about yawning at HowStuffWorks.
Static Electricity Can Cause Way More Than a Bad Hair Day
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Static electricity happens when there's an imbalance between negative and positive charges in an object. It's when those charges get released that we feel that infamous spark.
How BrailleTouch Works
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The BrailleTouch allows touch typing for the visually impaired -- and more. See how the BrailleTouch works and how it is a game-changing technology.
Greatest Moments of March Madness Quiz
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The Big Dance, The Championship, The Madness ... whatever you call the NCAA Tournament, one thing can't be denied — it's been the setting for some of the greatest moments not just in basketball, but sports history. Let's see how much you know about the most classic occurrences on college basketball's biggest stage.
How Removing Public Monuments Works
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Controversy surrounds the removal of public monuments honoring the U.S. Confederacy. But who or what determines which monuments go up or come down?
10 Ways the U.S. Has Kept Citizens From Voting
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From Poll taxes and literacy tests to ID laws, the U.S. has long-restricted citizens' right to vote. Learn some voting barriers at HowStuffWorks.
10 Forensic Techniques Done Badly on TV
Most forensic techniques are done badly on TV. Visit HowStuffWorks to find 10 forensic techniques done badly on TV.
Extremophiles: How Do These Organisms Push the Limits of Life?
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Extremophiles are organisms that live in "extreme" environments. Learn why extremophiles are remarkable, not only because of their habitats.
How SWAT Teams Work
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A SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) team is an elite unit within a police force, used for exceptional situations that require increased firepower or specialized tactics. Find out how SWAT team members train, what gear they use and how they conduct raids.