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How Far Is Russia From Alaska?

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Sarah Palin never really said she could see Russia from her house. But how far is Russia from Alaska anyway? And can you see one country from the other?

How Faraday Cages Work

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Thanks to the Faraday cage, we can control electricity and make it safer for our computers, cars and other inventions.

How Fast Food Works

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Unless you're in a particularly remote area, you can't go far in most developed countries without finding a fast-food restaurant. Learn how fast-food restaurants came to be and why they're so popular.

How Fat Cells Work

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Fat cells lie behind how you gain and lose weight. Learn about fat cells, body fat basics, how fat is stored in the body and how the body breaks down fat.

How Fats Work

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Tired of hearing about things like monounsaturated fats, partially hydrogenated oils and trans fatty acids and not knowing a thing about any of them? Find out what you need to know here.

How Fear Works

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Fear is the brain's reaction to a stimulus where chemicals are released that raise the heart rate. Learn about fear and the different fear responses.

How Fingerprinting Works

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Fingerprinting is a popular technique for identifying criminals and authenticating access. Learn about fingerprinting and its storied history.

How Fire Engines Work

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We see them all the time, but do you ever think about everything these machines do? A fire engine is a combination personnel carrier, tool box and water tanker. Learn all about this amazing 3-in-1 machine.

How Fire Tornadoes Work

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Inject heat, ash and fire into a spinning mass of air. Watch as a funnel of flames leaps from the ground, reaches for the heavens and then races forward to consume everything in its path. Is such a phenomenon possible?

How Fire Works

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Few things have done as much harm to humanity as fire, and few things have done as much good. Find out where fire comes from and see why it behaves the way it does. The answers might surprise you!

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