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How Luminol Works
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Have you seen investigators on crime shows who spray some stuff on a "clean" carpet and suddenly -- blood stains! Well, of all the fictional technology on TV, it turns out this stuff is real! Find out how luminol reveals the blood.
How Stuntmen Work
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Stuntmen take very dangerous risks in order to give movies an added sense of realism. Learn about stuntmen and find out how stuntmen train for their stunts.
How Boomerangs Work
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It's pretty amazing: When you throw a boomerang, it actually does come back to you -- if you throw it properly. Find out why the boomerang returns and how to throw it like a pro.
How Houseboats Work
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Houseboats aren't the most common place to live, but they're an interesting alternative. Learn about houseboat living, how houseboats float and more.
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 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 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 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.