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How Transistors Work
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The transistor moved the world from power-hungry vacuum tubes to portable solid-state electronics. Learn about transistors and how they changed electronics.
How Lock Picking Works
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In movies, burglars can open a lock using a paper clip. Is it really so easy? The basic process of picking a lock is simple, but it takes practice to get it right.
How the Google File System Works
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The Google file system is the name for Google's search data storage system. Learn more about the Google file system at HowStuffWorks.
Hyperhidrosis Overview
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Hyperhidrosis is the clinical term for excessive sweating. Learn about hyperhidrosis causes and treatments, and how people live with hyperhidrosis.
How Steampunk Works
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Steampunk refers to an art form that adds an antiquated Victorian aesthetic to modern technology. Learn about steampunk and steampunk technology.
How Aerodynamics Work
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Aerodynamics is the study of how air resistance and drag affect an object. Read this article to learn how aerodynamics is used in car design.
How Minimum Wage Works
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Minimum wage is supposed to ensure that workers get paid enough to live. Get the whole scoop on minimum wage -- from its history to current debates.
How The Pirate Bay Works
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Pirate Bay is a controversial file sharing Web site. Learn what Pirate Bay is, what it offers and the legal issues surrounding Pirate Bay.
How Circuits Work
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Circuits can be found in just about every electronic device you can think of. Find out what circuits are and how circuits make electronic devices work.
10 Cool Engineering Tricks the Romans Taught Us
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When it came to building or improving things, the ancient Romans really knew their stuff. Which cool engineering tricks did they pass along to us?