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How Sandbags Work

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There may be a time when all that stands between your home and the rising floodwaters are some sacks full of sand. Will this defense keep you safe?

How LRAD Works

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What makes sound a weapon? Review the basics of sound and discover exactly how the LRAD produces its "beam of sound." We'll also explore LRAD's hailing and warning abilities and other uses for sound.

How Tessellations Work

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Mathematics achieves the sublime. Sometimes, as with tessellations, it rises to art. In their simplest form, tessellations consist of a single shape that repeats over a two-dimensional plane without any gaps. Why was M.C. Escher so fixated on them?

How Feminism Works

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Feminism can be defined as a movement, ideology or badge of honor. Above all, feminism is the belief in equality among men and women of all ethnicities.

How Skywriting Works

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Writing a legible message on paper requires a steady hand; writing one in the sky requires a steady everything.

How Fascism Works

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Fascism is a political system that strips away individual rights and glorifies the fascist state. Learn about fascism, fascist leaders and neo-fascism.

How Pasteurization Works

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Pasteurization is the process of removing harmful pathogens from various types of food. Learn about the process of pasteurization.

How Smokejumpers Work

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Smokejumpers are the men and women who specialize in fighting blazes their ground-bound peers can't reach. So who are they, and what's the "Mutilator"?

How Yogurt Works

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It's been part of people's diets around the world for centuries, but has recently become a health-food staple. Are you one of the people who seek a little culture every day?

How Supermoons Work

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It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a supermoon! Aside from being bigger and brighter than a regular moon, does a supermoon affect anything on Earth?.

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