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How Tear Gas Works
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It may make you run. It may make you throw up. It will definitely make you cry. It's tear gas, and it's no fun to be hit with.
How Gene Doping Works
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In gene doping, athletes would modify their genes to perform better in sports. Learn why gene doping isn't acceptable but gene therapy is.
How King Arthur Worked
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King Arthur was the hero who saved Britain during troubled times. Read about King Arthur's quests, the literary history and who he might have been.
How Electroconvulsive Therapy Works
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Most of us don't intuitively classify electroshocks as therapeutic, but this 1950s-era treatment has changed a lot since it was first introduced. When and why do mental health experts now turn to it?
How OnStar Works
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OnStar gives you quick help in an emergency. Find out about telematics, the technology behind OnStar, OnStar services and the controversy around OnStar.
How Animal Testing Works
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Animal testing has a long, gruesome history, but it's also saved countless human lives.
How Venus Flytraps Work
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Plants that eat other creatures? It sounds like a genetic experiment gone awry. But there's actually nothing unnatural about it; carnivorous plants have been around for millions of years.
How Oil Drilling Works
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Oil drilling a complex process that involves the drilling and pumping of oil from underground wells. Learn about oil drilling and the oil drilling process.
How Coral Reefs Work
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Coral reefs are the rainforests of the sea, home to many, many marine fish species. Learn more coral reef facts and see coral reef photos and maps.
How Tax Deductions Work
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Tax deductions are a way to decrease your taxable income, which decreases the amount of taxes you owe the government. Learn all about tax deductions.