How Stuff Works Daily Edition: February 2012

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

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Fact or Fiction: TV Crime Fighting
Quiz: Getting the Most Out of iTunes
How Money is Made
How Stocks and the Stock Market Work
Why do we have leap years?

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"CSI," "Law and Order" and other crime and forensic investigation shows present themselves as grounded in reality. But just how real are they? Take our fact or fiction quiz to find out what you really know about the truth underlying these programs.

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Quiz: Getting the Most Out of iTunes

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You may be an online media machine, with a library of music and video that far exceeds any of your friends. But are you getting the most out of iTunes? Take our quiz and see if you're as optimized as you think you are!

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How Money is Made

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We all know money doesn't grow on trees, but have you ever wondered where it comes from? Learn more about money in this video from HowStuffWorks.

How Stocks and the Stock Market Work

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While it can be both volatile and unpredictable, the stock market can be a lucrative source of income for savvy investors. What exactly is the stock market, and where do you get the stocks you need to enter it?

Why do we have leap years?

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It's the ultimate gyp as a kid -- having a birthday fall on a day that occurs once every four years. On behalf of cheated leapers everywhere, why are such years necessary?

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Fact or Fiction: Hollywood vs.History

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It's time to step into the time machine and travel back through history. Of course, if you hope to survive, you're going to want to separate what you actually learned in history class from all the historical inaccuracies in the movies.

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10 Movie Stars and Their Early Roles

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They might command top box office today, but all movie stars have to start somewhere. Find out about the first roles of movie stars like Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks.

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How Krispy Kreme Works

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Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut have something very special about them. Watch a day in the life of a Krispy Kreme in this video from HowStuffWorks.

How Helicopters Work

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The marvel we know as the helicopter began as a Chinese top consisting of a shaft -- a stick -- adorned with feathers on one end. They now buzz around the skies providing emergency medical assistance and your daily traffic report. Are you ready to meet the most versatile flying machines in existence today?

How Public Schools Work

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About 50 million American children attend public school, with nearly $10,000 being spent on each student. Where do those dollars go, and what are some of the benefits and challenges facing public schools?