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How Recessions Work
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What goes up must come down: Periodic recessions are a natural part of any nation's economic cycle. Find out exactly what a recession is, how it happens and what can turn it around.
How Radon Works
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In places where uranium is common in the soil, radon is a popular topic of discussion. Even though radon is "completely natural," it can be a real health hazard. Learn how radon forms and why it is so dangerous.
How Squatting Works
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Squatting is setting up camp on land or moving into an unused building. Learn what laws protect squatters and how squatting affects culture.
How Contortionists Work
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Contortionists bend, twist and fold themselves into all sorts of strange and unnatural positions. Find out how contortionists become human pretzels.
How Blokus Works
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Blokus is a clever strategy game that you and your friends are sure to enjoy. Learn how to play the game of Blokus.
How Geisha Work
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The novel "Memoirs of a Geisha" depicts geisha in the World War II era -- but it's fiction. Find out how geisha fit into Japanese culture.
How Gliders Work
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Flying in a glider is about as close as you can get to soaring like a bird. Amazingly, these graceful machines manage their maneuvers without an engine. Learn how gliders fly without power.
How Food Works
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Ever wonder what, exactly, you are putting in your body when you eat? Would you like to know the real difference between a "fat" and a "carb"? Learn all about food and how your body uses it!
How Bees Work
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Bees have been included in myths and legends for centuries. Learn about bees, the anatomy of bees and how colony collapse disorder affects bees.
How Scanners Work
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Before the digital camera explosion, flatbed scanners were the way to get images into a PC and online. These devices turn images on paper into data you can access on a computer. Find out how scanners analyze, process and transfer images.