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How Old Is Google?

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Who invented Google is explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Find out who invented Google.

How Optical Illusions Work

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It's a young lady! It's an old woman! It's a blue dress! No, it's gold! Why are we fooled by optical illusions and what do they tell us about how the brain works?

How Organic Farming Works

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Consumers are becoming more and more knowledgeable about food safety and their health. As a result, organic farming has entered the agriculture mainstream. But what methods must be used, and how is organic farming certified?

How Organic Food Works

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Organic food promises freedom from synthetic ingredients. Find out what organic food is, how organic farming works, what the pros and cons are, and why you should care.

How Ouija Boards Work

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A key ingredient of horror films, junior-high slumber parties and occult practices, the Ouija board has been fascinating and scaring people for more than a century. But does it really contact the spirit world, or is there a more logical explanation?

How Ozone Pollution Works

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We want the ozone layer, but we don't want ozone pollution... Good in the atmosphere but bad on the ground? Find out about ozone pollution, how it affects you and what you can do about it.

How Pain Works

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Pain is the most common reason people seek medical attention. But what actually is pain? How do you sense it? Learn how pain and pain perception work.

How Paper Shredders Work

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Despite a ho-hum name, paper shredders have an extraordinary (and juicy) history featuring the likes of Oliver North, Enron and all sorts of spies. What story will thrust this commonplace technology back in the limelight next?

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 Patriot Missiles Work

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Patriot missiles are designed to detect, target and then hit an incoming missile. How do the systems do that?

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