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How Shotguns Work
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To do its job, a projectile must both make contact with the target and hit the target in a critical spot. If a rifle is like using a felt-tip pen, a shotgun is like using a can of spray paint.
What Is Anthropology? A Look at How Humans Study Each Other
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Anthropologists specialize in, well, us. But studying humankind doesn't mean you have to hole up in a library or laboratory. Take a peek at this article to learn more about the dynamic, enriching field of anthropology.
How Zambonis Work
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All eyes are trained on you at halftime as you make slow sweeps across the rink, leaving sparkling smooth ice in your lumbering wake. The fans cheer. You tip your head slightly in modest acknowledgement. This is the life of the Zamboni driver.
How Pregnancy Works
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Pregnancy revolves around the goal of turning a mass of cells into a baby. Explore each trimester of pregnancy and learn about pregnancy issues, from c-sections to amniocentesis.
How Patents Work
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Patents protect inventions and intellectual property from being copied. Learn about the uses of patents, the history of patents and about intellectual property law.
How Currency Works
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Currency is a complex aspect of human civilization. Find out all about these symbols of financial value.
How Netbooks Work
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Netbooks are ultra-portable computers that are even smaller than traditional laptops. Learn all about the pros and cons of netbooks.
How DNA Works
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DNA contains genetic material that gets passed down to each successive generation. Learn about DNA and find out what information each strand of DNA contains.
How Nostradamus Works
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Nostradamus is said to have predicted the rises of Napoleon and Hitler, the destruction of the World Trade Center and even the COVID-19 pandemic. But was this 15th-century astrologer really that smart?
How Narwhals Work
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Narwhals, the unicorns of the sea, are unusual tusked whales who like icy ocean waters. See what else makes narwhals interesting whales indeed.