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How Safety Coffins Eased Grave Fears of Premature Burial
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"Safety coffins" were tricked-out caskets that provided a way for prematurely buried people to escape from 6 feet under, back when this fear was sometimes a frightening reality.
Can I get struck by lightning when I'm indoors?
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You've heard the warnings about thunderstorms: Stay out of the tub, unplug your TV and don't call people from your land line. But can you really get struck by lightning while you're inside?
Why is carbon monoxide poisonous?
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I have heard that carbon monoxide is extremely poisonous. Can you explain why?
How do the automobile ignition keys with chips embedded in them work?
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A friend of mine just bought a new car and it has a neat security feature. The ignition key has what looks like a microchip embedded in it. The owners manual says that without this chip, the engine either will not start or will start and then die immediately. How does this microchip on the key prevent the engine from starting?
How does a movie clapperboard work?
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What is the black and white board with a strip on top that movie directors use?
How do you find a stud in a wall without a stud finder?
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Studs are the beams that frame your house and hold up your walls. Learn how to find a stud in a wall without using a stud finder in this article.
How to Know When to Replace Your Ink Cartridge
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Do you know how to know when to replace your ink cartridge? Learn how to know when to replace your ink cartridge in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Does my teen need a babysitter?
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Does my teen need a babysitter? Learn whether your teen needs a babysitter from this article.
How to Kill Gnats
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You need to kill gnats, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to kill gnats in this article.
Can bug zappers be used indoors?
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A variety of bug zappers are available for indoor and outdoor use. Learn whether bug zappers can be used indoors from this article.