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How Bug Zappers Work

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Bug zappers can help keep your backyard free of pesky insects. Find out how bug zappers kill insects and take a look at the inside of a bug zapper.

How Does the U.S. Government Declassify Top Secret Documents?

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The FBI's seizure of top secret files from Donald Trump's home shined a spotlight on the declassification system. How does the process work?

What's the Secret Behind the Numbers on the Interstate Signs?

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Why is one road named I-5 while another is I-480? We take a closer look at the digits on those red, white and blue shield-shaped signs.

How Bartering Works

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Bartering and the barter system are alive and well, but how do they work in our modern age? Learn about the barter system and bartering.

Chevy 283-cid V-8 Engine

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The 283 Chevy V-8 was equipped with the Ramjet fuel injection system which gave this small-block Chevy V-8 better performance. Learn more about it.

How Air Taxis Will Work

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Air taxis could make a trip to the beach or a visit with friends and relatives go from taking six hours on the highway to a quick, no-hassles plane ride. Find out how the air-taxi system will operate.

What is a provisional patent?

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Even though it's not even really an application, filing a provisional patent application can give you a head start as you begin the process of protecting your invention.

Why Does the U.S. Use Fahrenheit Instead of Celsius?

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While most of the rest of the world has switched to Celsius, the U.S. continues to use the Fahrenheit temperature scale, apparently out of simple inertia.

10 Benefits of Using a Real Estate Agent to Buy a Home

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It's true that anyone can shop for a house, and even get a peek inside, without formally signing on with a real estate agent. But what are some of the benefits of using an agent to buy your new home?

How the Sharing Economy Works

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In some places, people forgo buying things to rent what they need from complete strangers. Learn about the sharing economy from HowStuffWorks.

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