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History
Top Five Facts: Battle Of Hastings
You know there was a battle and men died. However, do you know that a jester was the first man to get cut down? All that and more after the jump.
How It Works issue 30 on sale now!
The latest and greatest issue of How It Works is on sale right now. Read on for a small taster of the awesome content available.
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Free online preview of How It Works issue 30!
Check out this free preview of How It Works issue 30, on sale January 26th!
How It Works issue 29 out now!
Issue 29 of How It Works is out right now. Like, literally, now… as you read this very sentence. Well what are you waiting for? Read on for a tasty issue preview
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How It Works issue 28 on sale now!
How It Works launches its monthly tactical fact strike directly into your local WHSmiths, newsagent and supermarket. Check out issue 28 of How It Works right now!
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How It Works Annual 2012 on sale now
From space and science to technology and the environment, this book will explain everything
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How It Works Book Of Space gets a brand new extended edition
Book Of Space answers all your questions about the universe
Space
What’s the difference between an asteroid and a comet?
Find out the answer right here.
Science
Top Five Facts: Humans
Here’s some fascinating bits of trivia about everyone’s favourite Earth-dweller.
Environment
Video: Tornado Rips House Apart
Watch this incredible CCTV footage of a tornado tearing a house apart in Parkersburg, IA, USA on 25 May 2008.
History
Top Five Facts: Easter Island
Think you’ve got a big head? Well you’ll have to think again after reading these humongous facts.
Technology
How are coins made?
Surprisingly, they are not crafted by a team of goblins in the Royal Mint.
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Free mini book for Tesco/Sainsbury’s customers
Buy issue 27 of How It Works and receive a 64-page highlight edition of our best selling Amazing Answers to Curious Questions eBook!
History
Top Five Facts: Castles
Here we lay siege to castles with a barrage of flaming-hot facts
Space
An interview with an astronaut
Have a read of our extended interview with famed ESA astronaut Paolo Nespoli, as featured in How It Works issue 27, on sale today.
Science
Video: Slow motion sneezing
Is it possible to keep your eyes open when you sneeze? Probably not judging by this rather graphic video…
Science
Why does jelly wobble?
Find out the answer right here.
History
Top Five Facts: Monks And Monasteries
Asides from being cut down by Vikings, monks got up to quite a bit in their secluded monasteries. Find out what by reading on.